Horacio Ramirez

Born: 11/24/1979 in Carson, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-04-02 | Final Game: 2011-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

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Biography

Horacio Ramirez was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2011. Known for his left-handed delivery and competitive spirit, Ramirez made a significant impact during his career, which spanned over eight seasons. He finished with a record of 40-35 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively to his teams. Throughout his career, he recorded a total of 318 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters at critical moments. Ramirez played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Seattle Mariners, during a time when the game was transitioning with a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although he did not achieve saves during his career, his role as a starter and reliever was pivotal in providing depth to pitching staffs. He was part of an era that emphasized the importance of pitcher durability and versatility, and his contributions helped teams navigate the challenges of a lengthy MLB season. After retiring in 2011, Ramirez left behind a legacy as a reliable left-handed option in the majors, remembered for his grit on the mound and his passion for the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	35	169	105	3	1	0	688.3	758	356	83	264	318	4.65	0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 7.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2003	ATL	NL	12	4	29	29	1	0	182.3	181	81	72	100	4.00	4.40 (+9%)	-1492.3
2004	ATL	NL	2	4	10	9	1	0	60.3	51	16	30	31	2.39	4.46 (+47%)	-850.5
2005	ATL	NL	11	9	33	32	1	1	202.3	214	104	67	80	4.63	4.29 (-8%)	-5022.0
2006	ATL	NL	5	5	14	14	0	0	76.3	85	38	31	37	4.48	4.53 (+1%)	-92.8
2007	SEA	AL	8	7	20	20	0	0	98.0	139	78	42	40	7.16	4.47 (-60%)	-2553.4
2008	KCR	AL	1	1	15	0	0	0	24.3	21	7	1	11	2.59	4.32 (+40%)	-
2008	CHW	AL	0	3	17	0	0	0	13.0	24	11	8	2	7.62	4.32 (-76%)	-
2009	KCR	AL	0	2	19	1	0	0	22.7	27	15	11	13	5.96	4.32 (-38%)	-
2011	LAA	AL	1	0	12	0	0	0	9.0	16	6	2	4	6.00	3.94 (-52%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
171	179	9	27	3	1	0	5	0	2	36	0.151	0.160	0.179	0.339	-1185.5

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2003	ATL	NL	29	61	3	6	0	1	2	0	12	0.098	.264 (-63%)	.332 (-70%)	.422 (-69%)	.754 (-70%)	-743.2
2004	ATL	NL	11	21	0	2	0	0	1	0	5	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	ATL	NL	34	73	4	16	3	0	2	1	17	0.219	.264 (-17%)	.330 (-30%)	.418 (-38%)	.749 (-35%)	-442.2
2006	ATL	NL	14	24	2	3	0	0	0	1	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	SEA	AL	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	KCR	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	CHW	AL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	KCR	AL	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	LAA	AL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0