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Minor Leagues

The Angels: 2002-2005

Ramirez was in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim system from 2002-2003 when he was released without advancing past the Single A level. He did not play professional baseball in 2004. Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, Angelitos (Spanish), Serafines (Spanish... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ...

In early 2005 he was re-signed by the Angels, but he was quickly released by the club for the second time in his short career after playing in one game for the AAA affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees.^[1] The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... Class-Level Triple-A Minor League affiliations Pacific Coast League (1994-Present) Pacific Conference - North Division Major League affiliation Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2001-Present) Minnesota Twins (1994-2000) Name Salt Lake Bees (2006-Present) Salt Lake Stingers (2002-2005) Salt Lake Buzz (1994-2001) Ballpark Franklin Covey Field...

Independent Leagues: 2005-2006

Ramirez played Independent baseball for the Pensacola Pelicans and the Edinburg Coyotes in 2005 and 2006 before signing with the Yankees on July 9, 2006. ^[2][3] The Pensacola Pelicans are a minor league baseball team in Pensacola, Florida. ... The Edinburg Coyotes are a minor league baseball team which plays in Edinburg, Texas. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 43 games with Pensacola, Ramirez had a 1.45 ERA, struck out 93 batters and walked only 15 and finished with a record of 2-2 with 11 saves over 62 innings of work. With Edinburg, he threw 25.1 innings of relief over 25 games, finishing with a 1-1 record and 16 saves. He also had 46 strikouts, 10 walks and a 1.07 ERA. ^[4] In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... Trevor Hoffman, a closer for the San Diego Padres, is currently the leader on the all-time save list. ...

The Yankees

International League baseball autographed by Ramirez

Ramirez pitched for the Single A Tampa Yankees for the remainder of the 2006 season. He pitched 32.2 innings, compiled a record of 4-1, an ERA of 1.17 and struck out 47. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1246 × 1246 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1246 × 1246 pixel, file size: 1. ... The International League (IL) is a minor league baseball league which operates in the eastern United States and Canada. ... New York Yankees American League AAA Columbus Clippers AA Trenton Thunder A Charleston RiverDogs Tampa Yankees Staten Island Yankees R Gulf Coast Yankees The Tampa Yankees are a minor league baseball team based in Tampa, Florida. ...

He began the 2007 season with the Yankees' AA affiliate, the Trenton Thunder. In 9 relief appearances he had a record of 3-0 and 1 save, and allowed only 1 run in 16.2 innings, for an ERA of 0.54. He compiled 33 strikeouts and 8 walks. He was promoted to the AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, where he pitched 26.2 innings of relief in 15 games, allowing on 2 runs over that span (0.67 ERA). He tallied 47 strikeouts and 9 walks in that time. ^[5] The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... League Eastern League Division Northern Division Year founded 1994 Major League affiliation New York Yankees Home ballpark Mercer County Waterfront Park Previous home ballparks Labatt Park City Trenton, New Jersey Current uniform colors blue, black, red Previous uniform colors navy, orange Logo design A T with the Norse god Thor... League International League Division North Year founded 1989 Major League affiliation New York Yankees Home ballpark PNC Field Previous home ballparks City Moosic, Pennsylvania Current uniform colors Navy Blue, Grey, White Previous uniform colors Red, Blue, White Logo design Baseball bat and Uncle Sam hat with the Yankees wordmark centered...

Ramirez was called up to the Major League club for the first time on July 1, 2007.^[6] He remained with the club for nearly three weeks, and was optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on July 21. is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In his first appearance following his demotion, Ramirez picked up where he left off, striking out two in 1.1 hitless innings, helping Joba Chamberlain hold onto his first career Triple A victory.^[7] Joba Chamberlain (pronounced IPA: ) (born Justin Chamberlain, September 23, 1985, in Lincoln, Nebraska) is a pitcher for the New York Yankees. ...

Major League Career

In his major league debut on July 3, 2007, against the Minnesota Twins, Ramirez pitched the ninth inning for the Yankees and struck out all three batters he faced, including reigning AL MVP Justin Morneau, securing an 8-0 win for the Yankees. The last Yankee to strike out the side in his debut was Stan Bahnsen in 1966.^[8] is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 6, 14, 29, 34, 42 Name Minnesota Twins (1961–present) Washington Nationals/Senators (1901-1960) Other nicknames The Twinkies Ballpark Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1982-present Metropolitan Stadium (1961-1981) Griffith Stadium (1903-1960... The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award) is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. ... Justin Ernest George Morneau (born on May 15, 1981 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Major League Baseball player. ... Stan Bahnsen (born December 15, 1944) was a Major League Baseball pitcher for several different teams. ...

On July 6, against his former club, the Angels, he gave up 1 run on 2 hits in 1.1 innings; as the pitcher of record, he was awarded his first career win in the 14-9 Yankees victory.^[9] is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Pitcher of record is a baseball term that refers to a pitcher who is credited with the win or charged with the loss in a particular game. ...

In his final relief appearance in his first stint with the major league club, he faced the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on July 20 he walked four and gave up a grand slam to Dioner Navarro without recording an out, with only 2 of his 19 pitches resulting in strikes.^[10] He was optioned back to AAA the following day. Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–present) Other nicknames The D-Rays, The Rays Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all the bases occupied, thereby scoring 4 runs - the most possible on a single play. ... Dioner Faviau Navarro (born February 9, 1984 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball catcher and switch-hitter who plays for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. ...

On August 15, Ramirez was recalled by the Yankees, striking out three Baltimore Orioles in 2.1 scoreless innings in his return^[11]. is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ...

On August 19, 2007 Ramirez earned his first Major League save against the Detroit Tigers with two hitless innings, striking out the side in the 8th. is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Trevor Hoffman, a closer for the San Diego Padres, is currently the leader on the all-time save list. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett...

Pitching Style

Ramirez relies on changing his pitch speed to get batters out. He mixes a 91 MPH fastball with slight movement with a low 80s circle changeup. He taught himself the change-up during his year-long hiatus from professional baseball in 2004. ^[12] Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... For the American band of the same name, see Fastball (band). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ...

External links

• Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube
• Edwar Ramirez at Rotoworld.com

References

1. ^ Minor League Career Statistics
2. ^ Yankees call up former Pelican, Pensacola News Journal, July 2, 2007
3. ^ Digging deep for bullpen help, King, George, New York Post July 1, 2007
4. ^ Minor League Career Statistics
5. ^ Statistics in the Yankees System
6. ^ New York Yankees July 2007 Transactions
7. ^ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre v. Louisville Box Score, July 25, 2007
8. ^ Yankee Edwar Ramirez debuts by striking out side Gergen, Joe, New York Newsday July 4, 2007
9. ^ Yankees outslug the Angels in opener, Breakey, Caleb, MLB.com
10. ^ Yanks knocked around by Rays, Hoch, Bryan, mlb.com
11. ^ Baltimore v. New York Yankees Box Score, August 15, 2007
12. ^ Changeup Changes Everything for Yankee, Kepner, Tyler, New York Times, July 5, 2007