Max Ramirez

Maximiliano R. Ramirez (Max) was born in Barquisimeto, Venezuela on October 11, 1984. He stands at 5'11 and weighs 175lbs and be bats and throws from the right side. Max was signed by the Braves as a non-drafted Free Agent on October 1, 2002. He was was traded to the Indians in 2006 for Bob Wickman and in 2007 he was moved to the Rangers for Kenny Lofton. It is rare to see a player in single A to get traded for a veteran straight up and it happened to him twice. Ramírez has been an All-Star selection in three different leagues - Appalachian (2005), Sally (2006), and Carolina League (2007). He also played in the 2007 Futures Game. He was named the Appalachian League Player of the Year in 2005. With Laird on DL for up to 6 weeks, Max is going to get his opportunity to impress. I am not sure how they will play this with Salty on the squad. I can see Salty getting more playing time at 1B and Max getting the time behind the plate. They also have the option of the DH. Max has been smashing hte ball this season for the Frisco Roughriders out of the Double-A Texas League. In 237 ABs this season he was hitting .363 with 16 2Bs, 17 HR, 50 RBIs, .457 OBP, .662 SLG, amd a OPS of 1.120. He also has ok plate patience with a 36:56 BB:K ratio. He was hitting .406 against LHP and and .356 against RHP. He was also stepping up in the clutch for the Roughriders as he was hitiing .394 with runners in scoring position. Ramirez has the tools to become a valuable fantasy option in the very near term. Max is currently owned by Allied Powers.