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.

Trivia

• Ramírez appealed to fans by joining the 2004 Red Sox tradition of growing a unique hairstyle, maintaining a solid set of dreadlocks throughout the season.
• He was featured on the cover of the Electronic Arts Sports electronic game MVP Baseball 2005 http://www.easports.com/games/mvp2005/home.jsp.