Cesar Ramos (baseball)
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Cesar Ramos is a Major League Baseball
relief pitcher
, with the Tampa Bay Rays
.
. He attended Long Beach State University, going 6–4 with a 2.85 ERA in 17 games, 14 starts, in . In , he went 12–4 with a 2.29 ERA in 19 starts, and in 2005 he went 10–7 with a 2.64 ERA in 18 starts.
. He began his professional career in , pitching for the Short-Season Eugene Emeralds
and Class-A Fort Wayne Wizards
. For Eugene, he went 0–1 with a 6.53 ERA in six games, four starts. While with Fort Wayne he went 3–2 with a 4.19 ERA in seven games started.
In , Ramos pitched for the Lake Elsinore Storm
, going 7–8 with a 3.64 ERA in 26 games in 24 starts. Ramos ranked second in the California League
and seventh in the organization in ERA. He also led the Storm in innings pitched while rerecording eight quality starts.
Ramos was ranked by Baseball America
as the tenth best prospect in the Padres organization in while going 13–9 with a 3.41 ERA for the San Antonio Missions
.
He spent the entire season with the Triple-A Portland Beavers
, making 27 starts and one relief appearance. He was tied for the team lead in starts with Josh Geer
and also tied for the most starts for a Portland pitcher since the team returned to the Pacific Coast League
in sharing the record with Junior Herndon
in '01 and Dennis Tankersley
in . Ramos also finished tied for third in the Pacific Coast League in starts while fanning a career-high 105 batters..
In Ramos split time between the Arizona League Padres, the Lake Elinore Storm, the Portland Beavers and the San Diego Padres. On September 28, the San Diego Padres announced that Cesar Ramos would be making his first Major League start against his hometown team, the Los Angeles Dodgers
. Cesar Ramos allowed just one run over five innings against the Dodgers on Tuesday night, but took a no-decision in an eventual 3–1 win. He finished the '09 season 0–1 with a 3.07 ERA in five games, two starts.
, Brandon Gomes
and Cole Figueroa, to the Tampa Bay Rays
for Jason Bartlett and a player to be named later
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
relief pitcher
Relief pitcher
A relief pitcher or reliever is a baseball or softball pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, fatigue, ejection, or for other strategic reasons, such as being substituted by a pinch hitter...
, with the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
.
Amateur career
Ramos attended El Rancho High SchoolEl Rancho High School
El Rancho High School is a public school located in the city of Pico Rivera, California, United States. It is a part of the El Rancho Unified School District.-History:El Rancho High School opened its doors in September 1952...
. He attended Long Beach State University, going 6–4 with a 2.85 ERA in 17 games, 14 starts, in . In , he went 12–4 with a 2.29 ERA in 19 starts, and in 2005 he went 10–7 with a 2.64 ERA in 18 starts.
San Diego Padres
Ramos was drafted in the first round, 35th overall, in the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
. He began his professional career in , pitching for the Short-Season Eugene Emeralds
Eugene Emeralds
The Eugene Emeralds is a minor league baseball team in Eugene, Oregon, United States. They are a short-season Class A team in the Northwest League, and have been a farm team of the San Diego Padres since 2001....
and Class-A Fort Wayne Wizards
Fort Wayne Wizards
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the San Diego Padres, that plays in the Midwest League. They won their first Midwest League Championship in 2009.-History:...
. For Eugene, he went 0–1 with a 6.53 ERA in six games, four starts. While with Fort Wayne he went 3–2 with a 4.19 ERA in seven games started.
In , Ramos pitched for the Lake Elsinore Storm
Lake Elsinore Storm
The Lake Elsinore Storm is a minor league baseball team in Lake Elsinore, California, USA. It is a Class A - Advanced team in the California League, and is a farm team of the San Diego Padres. The Storm plays its home games at Lake Elsinore Diamond...
, going 7–8 with a 3.64 ERA in 26 games in 24 starts. Ramos ranked second in the California League
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
and seventh in the organization in ERA. He also led the Storm in innings pitched while rerecording eight quality starts.
Ramos was ranked by Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
as the tenth best prospect in the Padres organization in while going 13–9 with a 3.41 ERA for the San Antonio Missions
San Antonio Missions
The San Antonio Missions are a minor league baseball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The team, which plays in the Texas League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres major-league club. The Missions play in Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, located in San Antonio...
.
He spent the entire season with the Triple-A Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
, making 27 starts and one relief appearance. He was tied for the team lead in starts with Josh Geer
Josh Geer
Joshua Brent Geer is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who is currently playing in the San Diego Padres organization.-High school:...
and also tied for the most starts for a Portland pitcher since the team returned to the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
in sharing the record with Junior Herndon
Junior Herndon
Junior Herndon is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the San Diego Padres. He was born in Liberal, Kansas, USA, on September 11, 1978. In his career had a win-loss record of 2-6. He only pitched 42.2 innings in 12 appearances while in the majors.-External links:...
in '01 and Dennis Tankersley
Dennis Tankersley
Dennis Lee Tankersley is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. From through , Tankersley played for the San Diego Padres. He bats and throws right-handed.-Career:...
in . Ramos also finished tied for third in the Pacific Coast League in starts while fanning a career-high 105 batters..
In Ramos split time between the Arizona League Padres, the Lake Elinore Storm, the Portland Beavers and the San Diego Padres. On September 28, the San Diego Padres announced that Cesar Ramos would be making his first Major League start against his hometown team, the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. Cesar Ramos allowed just one run over five innings against the Dodgers on Tuesday night, but took a no-decision in an eventual 3–1 win. He finished the '09 season 0–1 with a 3.07 ERA in five games, two starts.
Tampa Bay Rays
On December 17, 2010 a deal was finalized that send Ramos, along with Adam RussellAdam Russell
Adam W. Russell is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.In , Russell was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the sixth round as the 179th overall pick....
, Brandon Gomes
Brandon Gomes
Brandon Gomes is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 17th Round of the 2007 MLB Draft out of Tulane University...
and Cole Figueroa, to the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
for Jason Bartlett and a player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
.