Allan Ramirez

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Daniel Allan Ramirez

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 5' 10", Weight 180 lb.
School Rice University
Debut June 8, 1983
Final Game September 13, 1983
Born May 1, 1957 in Victoria, TX USA

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Allan Ramirez was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 23rd round (535th overall) of the 1975 amateur draft. He opted not to sign. Three years later, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 10th round (254th), but still did not sign. One year later, he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 5th round (123rd). Finally, he signed a contract.

His professional career started one year later, in 1979 in the FSL. Even though his record in his first season was less that perfect (3-9), his ERA of 2.61 wouldn't show it. He pitched well enough to earn a promotion to AA, where he went 16-8 with a 2.98 ERA in 29 games the next season. In 1981, Allan Ramirez suffered his first subpar season. With the Rochester Red Wings, he had a 4.17 ERA in 8 games. Ramirez spent some time in A-ball that year too, going 0-1 with a 2.77 ERA in Florida and 2-1 with a 7.36 ERA in the Carolina League.

Allan Ramirez pitched in Rochester again in 1982, going 6-10 with a 4.86 ERA walking 117 in 124 IP against 85 K. But on June 8, 1983 - at the age of 26 - he made his Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles. From that date to September 13, 1983, he would pitch fairly well. Even though he walked 30 and struck out only 20, his ERA was a fair 3.47. His defense was also flawless - not a single error in 11 total games. He also pitched in Rochester in 1983, going 4-4 with a 3.90 ERA in 90 IP.

Even after an impressive rookie season though, that was the last of Ramirez's professional baseball career.