Maximiliano R. Ramírez (born October 11, 1984) is a

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n former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for numerous teams.

Career

Atlanta Braves

In 2002 Ramírez was signed as an international undrafted free agent by the

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Cleveland Indians

In 2006, Ramírez was traded by the Braves to the

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for

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Texas Rangers

In 2007, he was traded by Cleveland to the Texas Rangers for

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. Ramírez made his Rangers debut on June 22, . After the 2008 season ended, Ramírez played in the

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for the La Guaira Sharks. In 50 games, he batted .298 with 15

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s, 53

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, and 42

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en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award over fellow catcher

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. Following the 2009 season Ramírez traded to the

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for

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, but the trade was canceled because of Lowell's torn thumb ligament. Going into the 2010 MLB season Ramírez was rated as the Rangers 11th best prospect by Baseball America.

Chicago Cubs

After the Texas Rangers signed

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on January 4, 2011, Ramirez was placed on waivers to clear a spot on the 40 man roster. The

claimed him on January 5. He was claimed off waivers again on January 10, this time by the

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. Ramirez was released on May 6.

Houston Astros

Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the

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on May 10, and was optioned to Triple-A

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. He was released on June 16.

San Francisco Giants

On June 21, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the

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Kansas City Royals

Ramírez signed a minor league contract with the

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on December 13, 2011. He posted a .300/.374/.473 batting line with 17 homers and 77 RBIs for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers in 2012, but failed to earn a Major League callup. On October 18, 2012, Ramírez re-signed with the Royals on a minor league deal for the 2013 season.

Cincinnati Reds

The

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signed Ramirez to a minor league deal on November 8, 2013. On May 22, 2014, Ramirez was released by the Reds.

Second stint with the Royals

On May 27, 2014, Ramirez signed a minor league deal to return to the Royals. He was assigned to the Double-A

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Broncos de Reynosa

On April 1, 2016, Ramirez signed with the

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of the

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Toros de Tijuana

On May 18, 2016, Ramirez was traded to the

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. He was released on June 13, 2016.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On April 19, 2017, Ramirez signed with the

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of the

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Saraperos de Saltillo

On April 21, 2017, Ramirez signed with the

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of the

. He was released on February 24, 2018.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On May 1, 2018, Ramirez signed with the

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of the

. He was released on May 15, 2018.

References

External links

Official Bio
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Career

Atlanta Braves

Cleveland Indians

Texas Rangers

Chicago Cubs

Houston Astros

San Francisco Giants

Kansas City Royals

Cincinnati Reds

Second stint with the Royals

Broncos de Reynosa

Toros de Tijuana

Sugar Land Skeeters

Saraperos de Saltillo

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

See also

References

External links