Cleveland, Ohio – José Ramírez and the striking achievements seem to go hand in hand these days.
Ramírez rolled Thursday in the connection race with a single RBI single from Justin Topa du Minnesota in 10th round, then slipped the second base for his 250th career flight, joining an exclusive club of players with at least 250 circuits and 250 bases stolen by Angel Martínez.
Ramírez smiled as he was standing on the second goal and pointed out the dashboard, which flashed a graph representing the realization. But he said that the most important thing in his mind after slipping safely was that he was able to mark the winning race for his team.
“At that time, the last thing you think is the milestones of personal files,” said Ramírez via the interpreter Guardians Agustin Rivero. “I smiled. It was a good time, but above all see all the guys in the encouraging slaughter and singing my name. This is what made me smile. “
Ramírez became the first player in the history of the Guardians franchise with at least 250 circuits and 250 stolen bases. Its 250 interceptions are fourth behind Terry Turner (254), Omar Vizquet (279) and Kenny Lofton (452). He ranks second behind the 337 Jim Thome circuits with 260 of his own.
Ramírez is the 24th player in the history of major leagues to join the 250/250 club and is the only active player in the group. He joined Carlos Beltran (435 hr, 312 SB) as only Switch-Hitters to accomplish the feat.
Ramírez is the only main third goal player (spent 75% of his career matches at 3B) to go 250/250, and one of the four players reaching the brand while playing all their career with a franchise. Robin Yent, Craig Biggio and Derek throw are the others.
Manager Stephen Vogt described Ramírez as a rare talent that makes the game fun. But none of his successes occurred by accident. “It is a testimony of hard work for a very long time and to be really, really good for a long time,” said Vogt.
“He just continues to get a distinction after hug and I really like to watch it.”
Vogt said that the level of care that goes to make sure that a player’s body is ready every day is extraordinary, and that Ramírez has been at this level for a long time.
“You have to work hard and you need to keep you growing in all areas,” said Vogt. “Hosey is doing this day after day and he models this for the rest of our players.”
Ramírez said he was happy to cross the milestone, but the most important thing for him at this stage of his career is that he was able to stay healthy and continue playing the game.
“For me, the really important part is to continue playing and trying to win,” said Ramírez. “Winning is the most important thing for me, and I still feel young. I feel like I can continue to do this … A separate milestones, the important part for me is to win. I just want to win, and that’s what it takes.”
In order to reach achievements like this, players must continue to develop and improve every day, said Vogt.
“And Hosey, does that.”
Martínez described Ramírez the best example that a young player can have.
“I feel blessed and lucky to have it in my team,” said Martínez via Rivero. “I can see this in person every day, and I think it’s the best way to learn and understand how you need to prepare and go there and compete.”
Ben Lively, who delivered the third consecutive beginning of Cleveland of at least 5 2/3 innings, called Ramírez one of the greatest players he has ever attended, and that the sky is always the limit for him endless in sight.
“This guy is the best,” said Lively as a smile radiated on his face. “How much he cares every day.
