Mario Ramos
Encyclopedia
Mario Martin Ramos is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher.
Ramos was born in Aurora, Illinois
. He went to Pflugerville High School
in Pflugerville, Texas
, where he also resides today. He was a 5'11", 180-pound pitcher. Before being drafted, Ramos attended Rice University
.
In 1996, the Kansas City Royals
drafted him in the 48th round (1399th overall). He decided not to sign and continued to pitch for Rice. In 1999
, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics
in the 6th round (183rd)—this time he signed.
From 2000–2001, Ramos had a 30-9 record in the minors. On January 14, 2002, he was traded to the Texas Rangers along with Jason Hart
, Gerald Laird
and Ryan Ludwick
for Carlos Pena
and Mike Venafro
.
From 2002–2003, his winning percentage dropped to .379 (11-18 record). That trade, it seems, had a very bad effect on his career. Even though he had a mediocre (at best) season in the minors in 2003, he was still called up to the Rangers. On June 19, he made his major league debut.
At the end of 2003, he was selected off waivers from the Rangers by the team who drafted him, the Oakland Athletics. Even though he was rumored to be part of a deal being concocted between the Los Angeles Dodgers
and Athletics for Milton Bradley, he was not the one who ended up being traded, and he was still in the Athletics' farm system.
From 2004 through 2005, he played in the Athletics farm system. In 2006, he was with the San Diego Padres
in their system. He was back in the Athletics system in 2007.
Ramos was a teammate of Marc Gwyn, Jason Hart
and Ryan Ludwick
for four years — longer than any other teammates. His cousin, Dominic Ramos, also plays professional baseball.
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...
pitcher.
Ramos was born in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, Illinois
Aurora is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the 112th largest city in the United States. A suburb of Chicago, located west of the Loop, its population in 2010 was 197,899. Originally founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits have expanded greatly over the past...
. He went to Pflugerville High School
Pflugerville High School
Pflugerville High School is a public high school located in Pflugerville, Texas that serves 2,108 students from grades 9-12. The current principal is Kirk Wrinkle...
in Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville, Texas
Pflugerville is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 16,335 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 39,653...
, where he also resides today. He was a 5'11", 180-pound pitcher. Before being drafted, Ramos attended Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
.
In 1996, the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
drafted him in the 48th round (1399th overall). He decided not to sign and continued to pitch for Rice. In 1999
1999 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1999 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1999...
, he was drafted by the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
in the 6th round (183rd)—this time he signed.
From 2000–2001, Ramos had a 30-9 record in the minors. On January 14, 2002, he was traded to the Texas Rangers along with Jason Hart
Jason Hart (baseball)
Jason Wyatt Hart is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who played for the Texas Rangers in .-High school and college:...
, Gerald Laird
Gerald Laird
Gerald Lee Laird III is an American professional baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He graduated La Quinta High School in 1998, and played college baseball at Cypress College...
and Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Andrew Ludwick is a Major League Baseball right fielder. His brother Eric played four seasons in Major League Baseball as a pitcher.-High school, college, and minor leagues:Ludwick attended Durango High School in Las Vegas, Nevada....
for Carlos Pena
Carlos Peña
Carlos Felipe Peña is a Dominican professional baseball left-handed first baseman. He played previously with the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs.Although he was born in Santo Domingo and his family is from San Francisco de Macorís,...
and Mike Venafro
Mike Venafro
Michael Robert Venafro is a retired Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher.Venafro is an alumnus of James Madison University...
.
From 2002–2003, his winning percentage dropped to .379 (11-18 record). That trade, it seems, had a very bad effect on his career. Even though he had a mediocre (at best) season in the minors in 2003, he was still called up to the Rangers. On June 19, he made his major league debut.
At the end of 2003, he was selected off waivers from the Rangers by the team who drafted him, the Oakland Athletics. Even though he was rumored to be part of a deal being concocted between 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...
and Athletics for Milton Bradley, he was not the one who ended up being traded, and he was still in the Athletics' farm system.
From 2004 through 2005, he played in the Athletics farm system. In 2006, he was with the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in their system. He was back in the Athletics system in 2007.
Ramos was a teammate of Marc Gwyn, Jason Hart
Jason Hart (baseball)
Jason Wyatt Hart is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman who played for the Texas Rangers in .-High school and college:...
and Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Andrew Ludwick is a Major League Baseball right fielder. His brother Eric played four seasons in Major League Baseball as a pitcher.-High school, college, and minor leagues:Ludwick attended Durango High School in Las Vegas, Nevada....
for four years — longer than any other teammates. His cousin, Dominic Ramos, also plays professional baseball.
Honors and awards
- In 1999, he was a Second Team College All-American and a Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic ConferenceThe Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...
All-Star. - In 2000, he was a California LeagueCalifornia LeagueThe 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...
All-Star and a High A All-Star. - In 2001, he was a Baseball AmericaBaseball AmericaBaseball 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...
Second Team Minor League All-Star and the Oakland Athletics Minor League Player of the Year.