Manny Ramírez

Who is Manny Ramírez?

Manuel Arístides "Manny" Ramírez Onelcida is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball and the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He is currently in the Chicago Cubs' organization as a player coach for the Iowa Cubs. He played in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. Ramirez is recognized for great batting skill and power. He was a nine-time Silver Slugger and was one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. His 21 grand slams are third all-time, and his 29 postseason home runs are the most in big league history. He appeared in 12 All-Star Games, with a streak of eleven consecutive games beginning in 1998 that included every season that he played with the Red Sox.

Ramirez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he met his wife, Shirly. He was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 1991 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on September 2, 1993. He played his first MLB All-Star Game in 1995. He signed with the Boston Red Sox in 2000.