Born02/19/1996 in Esperanza Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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There's a significant drop-off in power between Ramos' 13-homer season in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2016 and his four-homer season at Hillsboro in 2017. At first glance, that could be alarming, but there's a method behind it. Ramos' 2017 goal was to cut down on strikeouts, which he accomplished, cutting a 33 percent rate in 2016 to 23 percent this season. The next step? Ramos will look to marry that approach with his home run hitting ability. The thick-bodied third baseman boasts plus raw power; he needs refinement to his offensive approach and experience to learn to tap into it consistently. Ramos has a plus arm, which serves him well at the hot corner, but his large frame and lack of mobility limit his defensive ceiling. The game speeds up for him at times at third base, and he needs to learn to slow it down. He projects as an average third baseman at best and could see more time at first base going forward.
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