Manny Ramírez

Manuel Arístides (Manny) Ramírez (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. Previously, Ramírez played with the Cleveland Indians (1993-2000). He bats and throws right-handed. Though originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he grew up in the Washington Heights section of New York City a short distance away from Yankee Stadium. In 2004, Ramírez became an American Citizen.

Highlights

• 9-time All-Star (1995, 1998-2005)
• World Series MVP Award (2004)
• 2-time Hank Aaron Award (1999, 2004)
• 7-time Silver Slugger Award (1995, 1999-2004)
• Won American League batting crown (2002, .349)
• Led AL in home runs (2004)
• Led AL in RBI (1999)
• 3-time led AL in slugging percentage (1999-2000, 2004)
• 3-time led AL in OPS (1999-2000, 2004)
• Twice led AL in on base percentage (2002-03)
• Twice led AL in intentional walks (2001, 2003)
• 8-time Top 10 AL in total bases (1996-99, 2001-04)
• 7-time Top 10 AL MVP (1998-2004)
• 7-time Top 10 AL in home runs (1998-2004)
• 5-time Top 10 AL in RBI (1995, 1998, 2000-01, 2004)
• 4-time Top 10 AL hitters (1997, 1999-2000, 2003)
• 4-time Top 10 AL in times on base (1997, 1999, 2003-04)