Ramiro Peña

Born: 7/18/1985 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

MLB Debut: 2009-04-06 | Final Game: 2016-07-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ramiro Gauna Peña

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Biography

Ramiro Peña, born in 1985, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016. Known for his defensive prowess and ability to play multiple infield positions, Peña appeared in 341 games throughout his career. He recorded a total of 162 hits, culminating in a batting average of .252, accompanied by 9 home runs and 63 RBIs. His speed on the bases was demonstrated by his 12 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his teams both offensively and defensively. Peña began his professional career with the New York Yankees, where he made his debut in the midst of a competitive era marked by the Yankees’ resurgence as a playoff contender. His ability to adapt and fill various roles within the team was invaluable, particularly during a time when flexibility was essential for teams managing their rosters. Peña's contributions were not only felt on the field but also in the clubhouse, as he became a respected teammate known for his work ethic and dedication to the game. After his tenure with the Yankees, he continued to play in the MLB until his retirement in 2016, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the spirit of teamwork and resilience.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	644	72	162	24	4	9	63	12	36	130	0.252	0.293	0.343	0.636	-1065.1

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2009	NYY	AL	69	115	17	33	6	1	1	10	4	5	20	0.287	.262 (+9%)	.332 (-5%)	.417 (-8%)	.750 (-7%)	-157.2
2010	NYY	AL	85	154	18	35	1	1	0	18	7	6	27	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.325 (-21%)	.402 (-39%)	.728 (-31%)	-882.1
2011	NYY	AL	23	40	5	4	0	0	1	4	0	2	11	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	NYY	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	ATL	NL	50	97	14	27	5	1	3	12	0	8	18	0.278	.253 (+10%)	.317 (+4%)	.396 (+12%)	.714 (+8%)	122.3
2014	ATL	NL	81	147	9	36	6	0	3	9	1	13	38	0.245	.251 (-2%)	.313 (-3%)	.386 (-10%)	.700 (-7%)	-170.9
2016	SFG	NL	30	87	9	26	6	1	1	10	0	2	16	0.299	.255 (+17%)	.321 (+3%)	.417 (+2%)	.738 (+2%)	22.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	88	44	90	134	6	33
3B	149	61	48	159	10	20
OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
SS	88	42	85	134	11	33

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	NYA	2B	8	3	7	10	0	2
2009	NYA	3B	27	14	10	30	2	5
2009	NYA	SS	34	11	21	40	3	9
2010	NYA	2B	8	5	12	17	1	6
2010	NYA	3B	48	27	17	67	3	5
2010	NYA	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
2010	NYA	SS	23	9	22	24	1	7
2011	NYA	2B	7	3	7	9	0	2
2011	NYA	3B	13	5	5	17	3	3
2011	NYA	SS	4	2	8	5	2	2
2012	NYA	SS	1	1	0	4	0	0
2013	ATL	2B	10	6	12	17	0	4
2013	ATL	3B	32	5	7	25	0	4
2013	ATL	SS	7	7	5	24	0	3
2014	ATL	2B	38	14	36	46	2	11
2014	ATL	3B	17	5	4	9	0	1
2014	ATL	SS	15	10	25	30	5	10
2016	SFN	2B	17	13	16	35	3	8
2016	SFN	3B	12	5	5	11	2	2
2016	SFN	SS	4	2	4	7	0	2