Goldeyes re-sign Ramirez

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed right-hander Luis Ramirez. Photo: Winnipeg Goldeyes

February 9, 2023

By Jason Young

Winnipeg Goldeyes

The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed right-handed pitcher Luis Ramirez for the upcoming American Association season.

Ramirez went 10-7 with a 4.51 earned run average in 2022 – his first season as a starter. His 10 wins were tied for second in the league while he finished tied for first in games started (21), and second in strikeouts (133) and innings pitched (125 2/3).

The native of Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic was named American Association Pitcher of the Month for June after posting a 5-0 record and a 1.93 ERA in six starts.

The 30-year-old was also named Pitcher of the Week for the period ending June 5.

Ramirez originally signed as an international free agent with the Cleveland Guardians in 2010 as an outfielder before transitioning to the mound with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012. In seven professional seasons as a pitcher, he is 28-13 with 18 saves and a 3.59 ERA in 183 appearances, 30 of them as a starter.

“Coming on the heels of Max Murphy’s return last week, today’s announcement that Luis is coming back to anchor the staff is great news for the Goldeyes,” said Goldeyes manager Greg Tagert. “Luis is an outstanding veteran presence for our ballclub and has shown he can succeed as a starting pitcher as well as a reliever.”

The Goldeyes now have eight players under contract for 2023. American Association clubs may carry up to 30 players during spring training, which begins May 3.

2023 Winnipeg Goldeyes Player Signings

RHP Samuel Adames

IF Dayson Croes

C Hidekel Gonzalez

IF/OF Jordan Howard

OF Max Murphy

RHP Luis Ramirez

C Jackson Smith

OF Javeyan Williams

The Goldeyes open the 2023 season on Thursday, May 11 on the road against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. The Goldeyes’ 2023 home opener is scheduled for Friday, May 19 versus the Lake Country DockHounds at Shaw Park.