José Ramírez: wife, stats, contract, age, height, net worth

José Ramírez: wife, stats, contract, age, height, net worth

Lewis Injai
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Undoubtedly, the Dominican baseball star, José Ramírez, is headed for another MVP vote. He helped lead the Indians to its first World Series appearance in 19 years. As a result, Ramírez was named winner of the Bob Feller Man of the Year Award for the first time and received the award again in 2021.

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Jose Ramirez bats during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on 31 August 2021. Photo: Nick Cammett
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Known for his home runs, his journey to the top of Major League Baseball is inspirational. A journey that has seen him become one of the Dominican biggest export. This article reveals his wife, all while highlighting some fascinating facts like his net worth and salary.

José Ramírez's profile summary

Name

José Enrique Ramírez

Nickname

Mini me

Gender

Male

Date of birth

17 September 1992

Age

30 years (as of September 2022)

Zodiac sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic

Current residence

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Nationality

Dominican

Religion

Christian

Profession

Baseball player

Position(s)

Third baseman

Current team

Cleveland Guardians

Height in feet

5'9"

Height in centimetres

5'9"centimetres

Weight in pounds

190 pounds

Weight in kilograms

86 kilograms

Marital status

Married

Wife

Unknown

Net worth

$8 million

Monthly salary

$1.7 million

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

How old is José Ramírez?

Born in 1992, Ramírez is 30 years of age in September 2022. When he arrived at the Guardians academy, Jose Ramirez's age was an issue. He was considered too old by evaluators. In 12 years, the Dominican star has established himself to become the star we know today.

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How tall is José Ramírez?

According to sources in 2022, Jose Ramirez's height stands at 5-foot-9 or 175 centimeters. Reports state he weighs 190 pounds or 86 kilograms.

What is José Ramírez's jersey number?

He plays the position of the third baseman and wears jersey number 11. In 2016, he played positions: second base, shortstop, and left field.

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The Dominican star during their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on 13 August 2022. Photo: Cole Burston
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José Ramírez's latest news

In a recently concluded series against Los Angeles Angels on 9 September 2022, Ramirez gave out a spectacular eight-inning home run that saw his team, Cleveland Guardians, clinch a second series sweep and its sixth straight undefeated win this season. The win puts the Guardians in the dominating lead in the American League Central and four games ahead of the second-place team, Chicago's White Sox.

How long is José Ramírez's contract?

Since making his MLB debut in 2013, Ramírez has established himself as one of the best players in the league. In the last five years alone, he has managed to finish on top of the American League MVP vote five times-three of which were in the top three. At the same time, also he won three Silver Slugger Awards and was named to the All-star three times.

According to José Ramírez, when his contract was up, it was only right he sticks with the team that bought him all the recognition and glory. Hence, in April, before the beginning of the 2022 season, he and Guardians finally reached an agreement. The new contract was to run for seven years, seeing him at the club until 2028 and was worth $141 million with a no-trade clause.

It is also rumored that the Dominican star had left trade deals worth $200 million prior to the agreement due to his loyalty to the Guardians.

José Ramírez's stats

José has played a total of 10 seasons, 1123 games, for the Guardians while averaging a .372 batting average, 1,140 hits, 191 home runs, 655 RBIs, and 690 scores. As for the 2022 regular season, he has played 143 games, with a batting average of .279, 28 home runs, 115 RBI, and a score of 83.

How fast is José Ramírez?

Speed plays a major role in baseball. Though José is not the fastest in the league, he is among the top five fastest and biggest outperformers. He has made a total of 251 competitive runs with speeds of 27.5 feet per second.

What is José Ramírez's net worth?

His exceptional talent has brought him immense wealth, making Ramírez a millionaire at only 20 years of age. According to Celebritynetworth, he is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $8 million.

Even though he makes most of his money from the pitch, the Dominican star has endorsement deals with A-list brands such as Adidas and his own kitchen salsa brand, which has cultivated millions of profit.

What is José Ramírez's salary?

As of September 2022 and as per his new contract, Ramírez earns an annual gross salary of $22 million, which translates to about $1.7 million monthly.

Who is José Ramírez's wife?

Though not much is known about his private life, the Dominican star has a woman in his life with whom he has been seen in several photos online. Not much is known about her, but the couple has a daughter together named Bella Ramírez.

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Ramírez and his family during the All-Star Red Carpet Show at L.A. Live on 19 July 2022. Photo: Rob Leiter
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Who is José Ramírez's brother?

José has a young brother named Báez Ramírez, who also signed to Cleveland Guardians in 2018 as a shortstop prospect.

Can José Ramírez speak English?

Ramírez's English has been a subject of light jokes across media circles. Most of the interviews he gives are usually through the help of a translator, who sometimes tends to distort his words, making them appear comical.

Also, analysts cite his lack of English proficiency as one of the reasons he does not get a lot of commercial deals, despite his level of stardom.

José Ramírez has come a long way and defied many odds to reach his level. The recent renewal of his contract marks another chapter in his life, which means that the star finally gets his true worth. Even though not much is known about his relationship with his wife, all we can do is wish him well.

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