Born07/15/1994 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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An under-the-radar signing in November 2012, Ramirez kept a low profile until 2015. After spending three seasons in the Dominican Summer League as a reliever with middling results, Ramirez came to the U.S. in 2015 and opened eyes as a starter. After walking 49 batters in 36 innings as a reliever in 2013, Ramirez walked just 20 in 73 innings at three stops in 2015. An athletic righthander, he has a solid, repeatable delivery and receives high marks for aptitude. Ramirez leads with a fastball that can touch 93 mph but sits 90-92, but his separating pitch is a curveball that rates as the best in the organization. While Padres 2015 third-rounder Jacob Nix has a hammer curve with power, Ramirez has a diving tumbler with a better spin rate than Nix. Ramirez could return to Tri-City in 2016 if he doesn't make a full-season club.
Career Transactions
Toronto Blue Jays recalled RHP Emmanuel Ramirez from Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons activated RHP Emmanuel Ramirez.
RHP Emmanuel Ramirez assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays claimed RHP Emmanuel Ramirez off waivers from Miami Marlins.
Miami Marlins designated RHP Emmanuel Ramirez for assignment.