- Full name Alex Ramirez
- Born 10/03/1974 in Caracas, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 09/19/1998
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Background: Ramirez is proof that hard work pays off. After toiling for five mostly uninspiring years in the Tribe system, he emerged his sixth and seventh years to make this list for the first time. This Ramirez is no relation to Cleveland right fielder Manny Ramirez. Strengths: Big-time raw power and a tremendous work ethic. Ramirez is very competitive and worked hard to become a 30-home run hitter after entering 1998 with a career high of 18. Weaknesses: His strikeouts are high, but perhaps not for a player with his power. A bigger concern is his lack of discipline at the plate. Ramirez' career high for walks is 26. Defensively he's getting better, but has a ways to go. The Future: With two full years at Triple-A under his belt, Ramirez will go to training camp with a legitimate shot at winning a job on the big league club. He, Jacob Cruz and Richie Sexson probably will vie for two spots.