Ramon Santo Ramirez signed with the Texas Rangers at the age of 16 as an outfielder, but converted to a pitcher after being cut by the Rangers. ... Was out of baseball for four years while he developed his pitching technique. ... He sings Christian music in his in-house studio.
2013
Began the season in the Giants organization after signing a minor league contract, appearing in 20 games with AAA Fresno before having his contract purchased on May 29…made six appearances before being designated for assignment on June 13 and subsequently released…signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay on July 1 before being released on Aug. 1…had a 3.15 ERA (7 ER, 20.0 IP) in 21 relief appearances with Gigantes de Cibao in the Dominican Winter League.
2012
Opposing hitters batted .217 (25-115) after the All-Star break; .275 (35-120) before the All-Star break…had a 2.13 ERA (3 ER, 12.2 IP) in 12 games from May 24-July 19…placed on the 15-Day DL on June 5 with a strained right hamstring…reinstated from the 15-Day DL on June 24.
2011
In his first full season with San Francisco, he went 3-3 with a career-best 2.62 ERA in 66 relief appearances. ... Averaged 8.7 strikeouts per 9.0 innings, fanning 66 batters in 68.2 innings. ... Limited lefthanded hitters to a .250 (17-68) average and allowed only one extra-base hit to lefthanded batters. ... Righties hit .203 (37-182). ... Finished the season with the fifth-lowest road ERA (1.76) among NL relievers with a minimum of 30.0 innings pitched. ... Ended the month of September with a 0.82 ERA (one earned run/11.0 innings pitched) and did not allow a run in his final 10 appearances.
2010
Had stellar season with Boston and San Francisco, going combined 1-3 with 2.99 ERA (23er, 69.1ip) and 3 saves in 69 relief appearances ... Was one of Giants top set-up men after trade deadline, giving up total of just 2 earned runs in 27.0 innings, for 0.67 ERA, which was 2nd-best in NL beginning Aug.1 (min. 20.0ip)...only FLA's Clay Hensley had lower mark with 0.66 ERA (2er, 27.ip) ... Appeared in 7th inning or later in 18 of his 25 games with San Francisco ... 12 of his 25 appearances for Giants were in relief of starting pitcher, during which he allowed 2 earned runs in 14.0 innings (1.29 ERA) ... Blanked opponents in 27 of his final 29 games (that includes his final 4 appearances with Red Sox), fashioning 0.59 ERA (2er, 30.1ip) ... Stranded 29 of 36 (80.6%) inherited runners overall, including 17 of his last 19 ... Earned only win with SF Sept. 21 at Chicago-NL ... Recorded 1st save with SF Sept. 30 vs. Arizona ... Went 0-3 with 2 saves with 4.46 ERA (21er, 42.1ip) in 44 games with Boston.
POSTSEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Appeared in 5 games during postseason, going 0-1 with 13.50 ERA (6er, 4.0ip) ... Lone loss of playoffs came in Game 2 of Division Series vs. Atlanta as he gave up eventual go ahead solo home run to Rick Ankiel in 11th inning.
2009
Posted a 3.65 ERA in 11 relief appearances during 2 stints with Reds...Spent the majority
of the season with Triple-A Louisville, appearing in 31 games (20 starts) for the Bats...Held opponents to a .186 average (8-for-43) in the Majors...Began year with Louisville and recalled by CIN 5/19 to fill roster spot vacated by disabled RHP Nick Masset...Made 1 relief outing, 5/21 vs. PHI, and was optioned back to Louisville the following day...Remained with
Bats until 8/31 when he was promoted between games of a home day-night doubleheader against the Pirates...Posted a 2.70 ERA (3 ER/10.0 IP) in 10 games in September/October for the Reds...7 of his final 8 outings
(from 9/17-season's end) were scoreless...Made 1st 19 appearances for the Bats as a starter and 11 of last 12 in relief, including each of his last 9 outings...
Went 5-7 with a 4.39 ERA (54 ER/110.2 IP) in 20 starts for Louisville, compared to 1-0 with a 1.62 mark
(3 ER/16.2 IP) in 11 relief appearances...In March, made 3 relief appearances for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic...Compiled a 5.06 ERA (3
ER/5.1 IP) with 3 strikeouts and 5 walks...Claimed off waivers by TB on 11/9 and released 12/2...Claimed off waivers by BOS on 12/9...Pitched for Navegantes del Magallanes and Caribes de Anzoategui in the Venezuelan Winter League after the
season...Combined to go 1-2 with a 6.56 ERA (17 ER/23.1 IP), 16 strikeouts and 8 walks in 7 games (5 starts).
2008
Came to the Red Sox in a trade for outfielder Coco Crisp on November 19 after spending
the entire 2008 season with Kansas City...Was his first American League campaign after playing
for the Colorado Rockies from 2006-07...Went 3-2 with one save and a 2.64 ERA (21 ER/71.2
IP) in 71 relief appearances...Ranked among A.L. relief leaders in holds (T7th, 21), innings (11th,
71.2) and strikeouts (13th, 70)...Finished 10th in games, the 10th-highest single-season total in
Royals history...Established personal bests in saves,
games, innings, K's and ERA...Acquired by Kansas City
on March 26 from Colorado for a player to be named
later (LHP Jorge De La Rosa).
VS. RIGHTIES: Held righthanders to a .153 (21-for-137)
batting average, the lowest in the A.L. among pitchers
with at least 50 appearances...Only the Cubs' Carlos
Marmol (.103) and Philadelphia's Brad Lidge (.105)
ranked higher in the majors...In his career, has held
righties to a .198 (63-for-318) clip with .586 OPS...Lefties
hit .300 (36-for-120) off him in 2008.
HOMER HAPPY: Allowed just 2 home runs all season, a
2-run shot by Nick Swisher on July 20 at Chicago, and
a solo blast by Kelly Shoppach on August 20 at Cleveland...
Was one of 3 pitchers in the majors with 70.0
innings or more while giving up 2 long balls or fewer...
Roy Corcoran (1 HR/72.2 IP) did it for Seattle and Jason Grilli (2 HR/75.0 IP) combined to turn the
trick with Detroit and Colorado...Has surrendered 2 homers in 78 games (76.2 IP) beginning June 4,
2007, the 3rd-fewest in the majors among pitchers with at least 70.0 innings in that time...Only the
Dodgers' Joe Beimel (1 HR/91.2 IP) and Corcoran (1 HR/72.2 IP) rank higher on that list.
SELECT COMPANY: Was one of just 3 A.L. relievers with at least 70 strikeouts, 70 appearances and
an ERA under 3.00, joined by the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez and the White Sox' Matt Thornton...
Is one of 12 pitchers in major league history to reach those marks in a season while allowing
2 home runs or less, also accomplished in 2008 by Philadelphia's Brad Lidge...Was the first A.L.
hurler to achieve those numbers since Mariano Rivera and Juan Rincon each did it in 2005.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Permitted just 23 percent (12 of 52) of inherited runners to score, 13th
among qualifying A.L. relievers and 8th among righthanders...Stranded his first 12 inherited runners
of the season before plating a run on a wild pitch on May 9 vs. Baltimore...Allowed more
than one run in just 5 of his 71 appearances...Held opponents to a .192 (14-for-73) average with
runners in scoring position and .143 (5-for-35) in that situation with 2 outs.
MORE 2008 HIGHLGHTS: Surrendered a run in one of his first 13 games through May 3, logging
a 0.66 ERA (1 ER/13.2 IP) in that span...Gave up 10 earned runs over 14.2 innings (6.14 ERA) in his
next 13 games through June 7, including a season-high 4 runs on May 28 vs. Minnesota...Posted a
2.08 ERA (10 ER/43.1 IP) over his remaining 45 outings with just one earned run allowed in his final
14 contests (13.2 IP)...Kansas City won all 10 of his September appearances...Fanned 36 batters
in his first 30.2 innings through June 10 and had 52 K's in 47.0 frames through July 20...All 3 of his
wins came in his final 27 games, including his first 2 over a span of 5 appearances from July 20-30...Victory on July 20 at Chicago (AL) was his first since May 27, 2007 at San Francisco...Recorded
his first major league save in the nightcap of a doubleheader on September 4 vs. Oakland.
2007
Split the season between Colorado and Triple-A Colorado Springs...began the year on the
Rockies' Opening Day roster and spent the first two months with the club, including a disabled list stint from
April 18-May 15 with a right elbow strain...was recalled to the big league club on three separate occasions:
July 20, Aug. 15 and Sept. 8...overall, went 2-2 with an 8.31 ERA (17.1 ip, 16 er) in 22 relief appearances
for the Rockies in 2007...opposing batters hit .313 (21-for-67) off Ramirez, who allowed runs in just five of 22
games...did not allow an earned run in 11 games and 9.0 innings pitched on the road...all 16 runs allowed
came at Coors Field where he posted a 17.28 ERA (8.1 ip, 16 er) in 11 contests...was unscored upon over
his first eight games, allowing just three hits during that span...however, following his DL stint, allowed eight runs in
just 1.1 innings over two consecutive outings from May 19-20 vs. Kansas City...gave up a career-high five runs
in just 0.2 innings on May 20...allowed six runs in 4.1 innings, covering his next five games, before being
optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on June 7...was
recalled to the big league club again on July 20,
appearing in six games and allowing just two runs in 4.0
innings of work...was optioned on Aug. 7, but a week
later was recalled on the 15th...made his final appearance
with the Rockies on Aug. 16, pitching 1.0 scoreless
inning at San Diego...was optioned for the final
time the following day and spent the final two weeks
at Colorado Springs...overall, for the Sky Sox,
Ramirez went 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA (27.2 ip, 7 er) in 25
relief appearances...went 0-for-3 in save
chances...allowed just six of 23 inherited runners to
score and held opposing batters at a .182 (18-for-99)
clip...left-handed batters hit .256 (10-for-39) off
Ramirez, while right-handers hit just .133 (8-for-
60)...was unscored upon in 18 of 25 games...allowed
just two earned runs over his final 13 innings pitched
(1.38 ERA)...was recalled to Colorado on Sept. 8 following
the Sky Sox's season, but was placed on the
60-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.
2006
Making the most of an early-season opportunity, Ramirez made
his major league debut and was one of the more effective relievers for
Colorado in his rookie campaign...went 4-3 with a 3.46 ERA (67.2 ip, 26 er)
in 61 relief appearances for the Rockies, posting 61 strikeouts against 27
walks...was given opportunity after an injury to Mike DeJean...his 61
appearances was third-most ever by a Rox rookie, trailing only Javier Lopez
(75 in 2003) and Steve Reed (64 in 1993)...had more strikeouts than any
other rookie reliever in team history and his relief ERA also set a franchise
mark for rookies...ranked T2nd in Rockies history for relief innings by a
rookie...ranked T6th among N.L. rookies in appearances...tossed 15.1
consecutive scoreless innings to open his first season, a franchise record
to begin a career...it was the longest streak by any relief pitcher to begin a
major league career since Padres' Jeremy Fikac tossed 16.0 consecutive
scoreless frames from Aug. 16-Sept. 17, 2001...ranked among team relief
leaders in wins (T1st), innings (2nd), strikeouts (2nd), ERA (2nd), games
finished (4th, 14), holds (4th, 10), and appearances (5th)...averaged 8.11
strikeouts per nine innings, second-best among Rox relievers...opponents hit just
.230, second-lowest figure by a Colorado reliever...right-handers hit just .194
(27-for-139)...first batters faced hit .288 (15-for-52) with nine walks...allowed
14 of 35 (40.0%) inherited runners to score...was 0-for-2 in save opportunities...went 3-0 with a 1.48 mark
(24.1 ip, 4 er) in 26 games on the road...10 of his 26 earned runs allowed came against the Dodgers...former
outfielder went 2-for-4 at the plate, including a pair of hits in his first two at-bats...began the year with
Colorado Springs, but made just one appearance, retiring all three batters faced April 6 at Tacoma...was
recalled by Rockies April 12 when Mike DeJean was placed on the DL...made his major league debut April
14 vs. Philadelphia, tossing 2.0 shutout innings with 2 K's...lined a single to right field off Chan Ho Park on
first pitch of his first major league plate appearance on April 19 vs. San Diego...earned first ML win April 25
at Philadelphia, tossing 2.1 shutout innings to preserve a one-run victory...allowed three runs in 0.1 inning May
15 vs. Los Angeles, ending career-opening scoreless streak at 15.1 innings...took first career loss in that
outing...did not give up runs over his next 10 outings after that loss, then allowed four runs in 0.2 inning on
June 10 vs. Los Angeles, but Rox still won 12-9...allowed first home run in that outing, three-run shot by Russell
Martin, his final batter faced, in the 7th...beginning Aug. 13, had a 4.84 ERA (22.1 ip, 12 er) over his final
17 games to raise final figure from 2.78 to 3.46...in 18-inning game on Aug. 15 vs. Arizona, longest game
in club history, allowed one run in 4.0 innings, establishing career highs for innings and strikeouts
(5)...earned win in his final appearance of '06 on Sept. 30 at Chicago-NL, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings to
wrap up a 14-inning, 11-9 win over the Cubs.
2005
Began the year with Columbus (AAA), going 1-3, 5.33 in six games/starts...in season debut on April 9 at Charlotte, took no decision despite allowing one run in 7.0 innings with no walks and six strikeouts...would not pitch more than 5.0 innings in any of his last five starts with the Clippers, allowing four or more runs in three of those five outings...sent to Trenton (AA) on May 7 after final appearance on May 4 vs. Louisville in which he allowed five runs in 5.0 innings...went 6-5, 3.84 in 15 games/starts for the Thunder, including 5-0, 1.08 (33.1 ip, 4 er) in five home starts...posted 10 quality starts, including a pair of season-high 8.0-inning outings...one of those games was third start, his first win, allowing one run in 8.0 innings with season-high 11 strikeouts on May 20 vs. Harrisburg...tossed 6.0 shutout innings in win on June 7 vs. Erie...beginning June 17, went 4-2, 3.16 (51.1 ip, 18 er) in final eight starts with Trenton, tossing at least 6.0 innings in seven of the eight outings...posted low ERA in that stretch despite allowing seven runs in one of those starts...posted 10 K's in final start on July 25 vs. Erie...was assigned to Tulsa (AA) after being acquired by Colorado in June 28 trade with New York-AL...went 2-1, 5.33 in nine games/three starts...first three outings with Drillers were starts, going 2-0, then finished with six relief appearances...pitched for Peoria Javelinas in Arizona Fall League, making 10 relief appearances with one start.
2004
Began the season at Triple-A Columbus, going 0-3 with a 8.50 ERA in four starts...was transferred
to Double-A Trenton on 5/1...finished the season with the Thunder, going 4-6 with two complete games
and a 4.62 ERA in 18 starts...averaged 10.1 K/ 9 IP (tops among Eastern League starters)...was tied for first
among Eastern League pitchers with a 1.000 fielding percentage...on 5/16 was placed on the seven-day disabled
list with left heel pain...struck out a season-high 11 batters on 7/21 at Akron...had two-hitter in 4-1 win
over Norwich on 8/17 and set a Trenton franchise record by retiring the final 24 batters of the game.
2003
Combined to go 3-10 with a 4.43 ERA in 20 games (18 starts) for Single-A Tampa, Double-A
Trenton and Triple-A Columbus...in his debut with Trenton threw 7.1 shutout innings at Norwich on 8/10...for
Grand Canyon in the Arizona Fall League, was 3-2 with a 1.44 ERA in seven games (six starts)...ranked first in
the Fall League in ERA and was fifth with 25 strikeouts while walking only two...was ranked the #5 prospect in
the Yankees organization by
Basball America.
2002
Spent the season with the Hiroshima Carp in the Japanese League...spent most of the season in the
Japanese minor leagues, making only two appearances with Hiroshioma and allowing one earned run.
1998-2001
Did not play organized baseball.
1997
Played outfield in his first pro season, batting .245 (23x94) with 2 home runs and 9 RBI in 39 games for Texas in the Dominican Summer League.
