Manny Ramirez

Guide Note

Manny Ramirez is a Left Fielder for the Boston Red Sox. He is widely recognized as one of the most prolific hitters in the game of baseball, and is among the highest paid players in the history of game. He was the American League Batting Champion in 2002, the American League RBI Champion in 1999, and also led the American League in Home Runs in 2004.

Fast Facts

1. Born: May 30, 1972
2. Birth Place: Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic
3. 11-time All-Star (1995, 1998-2006)
4. World Series Champion (Boston, 2004)
5. World Series MVP Award (2004)
6. 2007 All-Star Selection

Manuel Aristides Ramirez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on May 30, 1972. He would move to Manhattan in 1985 and attended George Washington High School.

Manny Ramirez made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 1993 with the Cleveland Indians. He helped to lead the Indians to two World Series appearances in 1995 and 1997. In 2001, he signed with the Boston Red Sox. With the help of fellow slugger David Ortiz he would lead the Red Sox to two world series championships in 2004 and 2007. In 2002 he won the American League Batting Title and in 2004 he led the American League in Home Runs. As of 2008, he has earned nine Silver Slugger Awards, and eleven All-Star Selections.

• May 30, 1972: Born
• 1993: Debuts with Cleveland Indians
• 2000: Signs with the Boston Red Sox
• 2002: Wins American league Batting Crown]
• 2004: World Series MVP Award
• 2007: All-Star