Nicholas Randolph Ramirez (born August 1, 1989) is an American

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in the

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organization. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Ramirez attended Katella High School in

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. He played

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for the

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as a

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and

Milwaukee Brewers

The

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selected Ramirez in the fourth round of the

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as a first baseman. In 2017, the Brewers converted him into a full-time pitcher. In his first season as a pitcher he spent his time primarily with the Double-A

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, going 7–4 in 48 relief appearances with a 1.38 ERA and holding opponents to a .199 batting average. He followed that up with an 8-0 2018 with Biloxi in nineteen relief appearances, and held batters to just .159. However, he found Triple-A tougher as he went 3-3 with the

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over twenty appearances, but finished with a 5.73 ERA while opponents hit .297 off him.

Detroit Tigers

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after the 2018 season, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the

. The Tigers promoted Ramirez to the major leagues on May 10, 2019. At time of promotion he had pitched in five games, three for Double-A Erie SeaWolves and two for Triple-A

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, starting all five. He held a 1–1 record, 2.31 ERA, and 30 strikeouts to only five walks. On May 11, Ramirez made his major league debut against the

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, pitching four innings in relief of starter

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, who was also making his MLB debut. He earned his first major league win with three perfect innings of relief in a May 29 game against the

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. For the season, Ramirez went 5–4 with a 4.07 ERA and 74 strikeouts. He led all Tiger relievers with innings out of the bullpen. Ramirez was outrighted off the Tigers roster on October 23, 2019. Ramirez was resigned after becoming a minor league free agent on November 7, 2019. On September 9, 2020, Ramirez was selected to the active roster. With the 2020 Detroit Tigers, Ramirez appeared in 5 games, compiling a 0-0 record with 5.91 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10.2 innings pitched. On October 27, 2020, Ramirez was outrighted off of the 40-man roster, and elected free agency.

San Diego Padres

On December 18, 2020, Ramirez announced via Instagram that he had signed with the

. The minor league deal was announced by the Padres on December 21. On April 17, 2021, Ramirez was selected to the active roster to take the place of the injured

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. Ramirez made 13 appearances in 2021, going 1-1 with a 5.75 ERA and 14 strikeouts. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Padres on September 17. On October 6, Ramirez elected free agency.

Seattle Mariners

On April 9, 2022, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He elected free agency on November 10, 2022.

New York Yankees

On December 15, 2022, Ramirez signed a minor league contract with the

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