Milt Ramirez, baseball player, 1970-1979

Milt Ramirez

Born: 4/2/1950 in Mayaguez, P.R.

Died: 8/18/2022 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1970-04-11 | Final Game: 1979-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Milton Ramirez

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Biography

Milt Ramirez was born in 1950 and had a brief but notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball, spanning from 1970 until his retirement on August 1, 1979. Over the course of his career, he played in 94 games, where he recorded 28 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .184. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Ramirez contributed to his teams with his defensive skills and on-field versatility during a transitional period in baseball history, which saw an evolution in playing styles and strategies. Ramirez's time in the league coincided with the late 1960s and 1970s, a period marked by a shift towards more aggressive offensive play following the deadball era. His career, while not filled with overwhelming statistics, exemplified the contributions of role players who provided depth to teams during this dynamic time in baseball. Though his numbers may not reflect a prolific career, Milt Ramirez's dedication to the game and his presence in the majors added to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
94 152 14 28 3 2 0 6 0 13 18 0.184 0.248 0.230 0.479 -858.2

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .230 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 32.3% 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
1970 STL NL 62 79 8 15 2 1 0 3 0 8 9 0.190 .253 (-25%) .325 (-19%) .385 (-38%) .711 (-29%) -396.4
1971 STL NL 4 11 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1979 OAK AL 28 62 4 10 1 1 0 3 0 3 8 0.161 .265 (-39%) .329 (-39%) .397 (-47%) .727 (-44%) -461.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 11 8 14 19 1 5
3B 13 3 4 8 2 0
SS 71 30 81 115 17 26

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 1 0
1970 SLN SS 59 23 63 92 13 25
1971 SLN SS 4 3 11 7 1 1
1979 OAK 2B 11 8 14 19 1 5
1979 OAK 3B 12 3 4 8 1 0
1979 OAK SS 8 4 7 16 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 11
Third Base 13
Shortstop 71