Hanley Ramírez Career Home Runs Record

Lore & Background

Ramírez was born in Samaná, Dominican Republic, to Toribio and Isabela Ramírez. His first name is a misspelling of Hamlet, proposed by his grandmother. He signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in July 2000. He made his MLB debut on September 20, 2005. In 2006, he led all MLB rookies with 185 hits, 119 runs, 11 triples and 51 stolen bases, and won the NL Rookie of the Year Award. He won the 2009 NL batting title with a .342 average and the Silver Slugger Award at shortstop.

Reader's Guide

Ramírez established himself as an elite hitter during his prime years, with a high career batting average (.289) and a high isolated power (.197). He was rated as a poor defensive shortstop, resulting in a move to left field with the Red Sox, where he fared even worse defensively. For the 2016 season, he was transitioned to first base, a move that yielded good results both offensively and defensively. His hitting declined from 2017 on.

Did You Know?

• He is the first NL rookie to post at least 110 runs and at least 50 stolen bases.
• He joined the 20–50 club in 2007, falling one home run shy of a 30–50 season.
• He hit his 100th home run on September 6, 2009, becoming the fourth quickest shortstop in games played to reach that milestone.