Pedro Ramirez Might Be a Completely Different Hitter Now
Bleacher Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Chicago Cubs prospect Pedro Ramirez, a 22-year-old switch-hitting infielder, has drawn significant attention for his exceptional hitting and defense this season.
- Ramirez's unique combination of rarely missing pitches in the strike zone while producing elite 90th percentile exit velocities places him among top prospects like Manny Machado and Riley Greene.
- This season, Ramirez boasts a .333/.396/.678 slash line with a 170 wRC+, walking 9.4% of the time and striking out only 18.8%, showing a marked improvement from previous years.
- Despite his breakout performance, Ramirez remains blocked at second and third base by established players Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman, with Matt Shaw also in the mix.
- The recommendation is to keep Ramirez developing in the minors without forcing a promotion, allowing him to gain experience and potentially debut if injuries create opportunities.
