Alex Ramirez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #11 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Ramirez out of the Dominican Republic for $2.05 million as the headliner of the club's 2019 international class. He was deprived the chance to make his pro debut in 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season. Ramirez spent the spring and summer back home before participating in the Mets' instructional league in October.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez is tall with an athletic build and absolutely looks the part of five-tool center fielder. While an optimistic scout could grade Ramirez's power, speed, fielding and arm as future plus tools, his ability to hit will determine whether he realizes his overall potential. His swing features a lot of moving parts, which hinders his timing and could take several years of repetitions to iron out. Ramirez flashes plus power in batting practice and projects as a plus runner, but he must prove himself as a hitter first. His instincts in center field are strong and so is his arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramirez was often overmatched by pitchers at instructs--which is understandable given that he was 17 and had zero games of pro experience--but the Mets were encouraged that he never gave away at-bats. A likely scenario in 2021 includes time in extended spring training before embarking on a half-season in Rookie ball.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Florida State League #10 prospect in 2021
  Ramirez was the jewel of the Mets’ 2019 international signing class, then had his debut season scuttled by the coronavirus pandemic. He impressed the Mets at extended spring training and forced his way onto the St. Lucie roster, where he held his own as one of Low-A Southeast’s youngest players. Ramirez’s profile comes with plenty of risk, but also plenty of upside. His .258 average was fourth highest in the pitcher-friendly league, and he has the bat speed and barrel control to hit for both average and power if he can rein in his chase rate. He struck out 31% of the time, though he made more contact as the season progressed and he got used to the automated strike zone. Ramirez is an above-average runner and an excellent athlete, so he has a chance to stick in center field. If he has to move to a corner, his plus arm would play in right field. Ramirez is a boom or bust prospect who made good progress in 2021.

• October, 2021 Scouting Report
  Ramirez was the jewel of the Mets’ 2019 international signing class, then had his debut season scuttled by the coronavirus pandemic. He impressed the Mets at extended spring training and forced his way onto the St. Lucie roster, where he held his own as one of Low-A Southeast’s youngest players. Ramirez’s profile comes with plenty of risk, but also plenty of upside. His .258 average was fourth highest in the pitcher-friendly league, and he has the bat speed and barrel control to hit for both average and power if he can rein in his chase rate. He struck out 31% of the time, though he made more contact as the season progressed and he got used to the automated strike zone. Ramirez is an above-average runner and an excellent athlete, so he has a chance to stick in center field. If he has to move to a corner, his plus arm would play in right field. Ramirez is a boom or bust prospect who made good progress in 2021.
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Ramirez out of the Dominican Republic for $2.05 million as the headliner of the club's 2019 international class. He was deprived the chance to make his pro debut in 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season. Ramirez spent the spring and summer back home before participating in the Mets' instructional league in October.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez is tall with an athletic build and absolutely looks the part of five-tool center fielder. While an optimistic scout could grade Ramirez's power, speed, fielding and arm as future plus tools, his ability to hit will determine whether he realizes his overall potential. His swing features a lot of moving parts, which hinders his timing and could take several years of repetitions to iron out. Ramirez flashes plus power in batting practice and projects as a plus runner, but he must prove himself as a hitter first. His instincts in center field are strong and so is his arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramirez was often overmatched by pitchers at instructs--which is understandable given that he was 17 and had zero games of pro experience--but the Mets were encouraged that he never gave away at-bats. A likely scenario in 2021 includes time in extended spring training before embarking on a half-season in Rookie ball.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Ramirez out of the Dominican Republic for $2.05 million as the headliner of the club's 2019 international class. He was deprived the chance to make his pro debut in 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season. Ramirez spent the spring and summer back home before participating in the Mets' instructional league in October.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez is tall with an athletic build and absolutely looks the part of five-tool center fielder. While an optimistic scout could grade Ramirez's power, speed, fielding and arm as future plus tools, his ability to hit will determine whether he realizes his overall potential. His swing features a lot of moving parts, which hinders his timing and could take several years of repetitions to iron out. Ramirez flashes plus power in batting practice and projects as a plus runner, but he must prove himself as a hitter first. His instincts in center field are strong and so is his arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramirez was often overmatched by pitchers at instructs--which is understandable given that he was 17 and had zero games of pro experience--but the Mets were encouraged that he never gave away at-bats. A likely scenario in 2021 includes time in extended spring training before embarking on a half-season in Rookie ball.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The Mets signed Ramirez out of the Dominican Republic for $2.05 million as the headliner of the club's 2019 international class. He was deprived the chance to make his pro debut in 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season. Ramirez spent the spring and summer back home before participating in the Mets' instructional league in October.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramirez is tall with an athletic build and absolutely looks the part of five-tool center fielder. While an optimistic scout could grade Ramirez's power, speed, fielding and arm as future plus tools, his ability to hit will determine whether he realizes his overall potential. His swing features a lot of moving parts, which hinders his timing and could take several years of repetitions to iron out. Ramirez flashes plus power in batting practice and projects as a plus runner, but he must prove himself as a hitter first. His instincts in center field are strong and so is his arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramirez was often overmatched by pitchers at instructs--which is understandable given that he was 17 and had zero games of pro experience--but the Mets were encouraged that he never gave away at-bats. A likely scenario in 2021 includes time in extended spring training before embarking on a half-season in Rookie ball.