Irwin Ramirez

  • Position: RHP

  • Height: 6’3”

  • Weight: 175 lbs

  • Bats/Throws: R/R

  • Born: 01/10/2007

  • Country: Venezuela

  • How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2024

  • Bonus: $450,000

  • 40-man Roster: No

  • Rule 5 Eligible: 2028

  • Minor League Free Agency: 2030

  • Options Left: 3

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Overview

Ramirez was one of the Pirates’ top signings in the 2023-24 signing period. He’s touched the mid-90s and still has projection left. He also throws a change, and either a slider or a curve, depending on your source.

2024

Ramirez pitched mostly as a starter in his DSL debut and did well for a 17-year-old. He gave up 25 hits in 34 innings and struck out 32. Control was a problem, as he walked 29. He improved steadily, as his monthly opponents’ OPS, from June through August, was .715, .617 and .459.


Stats

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Transactions

January 15, 2024: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.