Ramón Ramírez

Who is Ramón Ramírez?

Ramón A. Ramírez is a Venezuelan pitcher. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. Previously, he has pitched for the Cincinnati Reds. He bats and throws right-handed. He throws three pitches: a fastball, a slider, and a changeup.

Ramírez was signed by the San Diego Padres in 2000 as an outfielder, but he was released in 2001. The Reds signed him in 2003 as a pitcher, and he reached the major leagues in 2008, when he made four starts for the Reds. The next year, he appeared in 11 games in relief for the Reds. After the season, the Tampa Bay Rays claimed him off waivers, but they released him. The Boston Red Sox claimed him off waivers, and he spent 2010 in the minor leagues for them. He signed with the Doosan Bears of the Korean Baseball Organization in 2011, but he was released before appearing in a game with them.