Ramiro Peña Explained

Ramiro Peña
Team:Sultanes de Monterrey
Number:19
Position:Infielder
Birth Date:1985 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Monterrey, Mexico
Bats:Switch
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:6 April
Debutyear:2009
Debutteam:New York Yankees
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:2 May
Debut2year:2017
Debut2team:Hiroshima Toyo Carp
Statleague:MLB
Statyear:2016 season
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.252
Stat2label:Hits
Stat2value:162
Stat3label:Home runs
Stat3value:9
Stat4label:Runs batted in
Stat4value:63
Stat2year:2017 season
Stat2league:NPB
Stat21label:Batting average
Stat21value:.216
Stat22label:Hits
Stat22value:8
Stat23label:Home runs
Stat23value:0
Stat24label:Runs batted in
Stat24value:2
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Ramiro Peña Gauna (born 18 July 1985) is a Mexican professional baseball infielder for the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Mexican Baseball League. He is also signed to the Venados De Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League, where he plays during the winter. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants.

Professional career

New York Yankees

Peña was signed by the New York Yankees out of the Mexican League in 2005.[1] He played for the Tampa Yankees in the Class-A Advanced Florida State League and Trenton Thunder of the Class-AA Eastern League that season and in 2006. He played for Trenton in 2007 and 2008, and was selected to participate in the 2008 All-Star Futures Game.[2]

In 2009, Peña made the Yankees Opening Day roster, beating out Ángel Berroa to be the utility infielder.[3] He made his major league debut on 6 April 2009, appearing in the game as a pinch runner. On 9 April he got a hit in his first major league at bat, off Chris Ray of the Baltimore Orioles. On 14 April against the Tampa Bay Rays, Pena started his first career game at third base, going 0 for 3 with a walk. On 30 April, Peña got his first career run batted in in the bottom of the 8th inning against Justin Speier of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by hitting a double down the right field line.[4]

With the acquisition of Eric Hinske on 29 June 2009, Peña was optioned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees of the International League to receive regular at-bats and learn to play in the outfield. Manager Joe Girardi said he expected Peña to be back with the Yankees later in the season.[5] He was recalled to the Yankees on 7 August[6] and sent back down on 21 August.[7]

Peña was recalled in September when the rosters expanded.[8] He hit his first major league home run on 28 September 2009, off of Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar at Yankee Stadium.[9]

Peña was added to the postseason roster after Melky Cabrera was injured in Game 4 of the 2009 World Series.[10] The Yankees then went on to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games.

Peña entered the 2010 season as the team's backup shortstop and utility infielder.[11] He stayed with the big league club all year, but only managed to hit .227/.258/.247, one of the worst offensive seasons in team history.[12] He was sent to Triple-A's Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees to start the 2011 season.[13] On 6 May, he was recalled to the majors after Eric Chavez was placed on the disabled list[14] and sent back down on 12 May.[15] He was recalled again in June when Derek Jeter went on the Disabled List.[16] During this time, he committed three errors in a game against the Cincinnati Reds on 22 June.[17] On 18 July 2011, Peña required an emergency appendectomy.[18]

Ramiro was recalled on 25 July 2012, to replace Alex Rodriguez on the roster after Rodriguez sustained a fractured left pinkie during a game in Seattle.[19] He was optioned back to Triple-A on 1 August 2012, after the Yankees acquired Casey McGehee from the Pittsburgh Pirates.[20] He was designated for assignment on 1 September.[21]

Atlanta Braves

After the 2012 season, Peña became a free agent. He signed a one-year contract worth $550,000 with the Atlanta Braves.[22] On 20 June 2013, Peña was placed on the disabled list for right shoulder pain; it was later revealed that he would require right shoulder surgery, ending his season.[23] After the season, Peña signed a one-year deal with the Braves, avoiding arbitration.[24] Peña was designated for assignment by the Braves on 19 November 2014.[25] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves on 27 November 2014.[26] Pena refused the assignment and elected for free agency.[27]

San Diego Padres

Peña signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres on 26 January 2015.[28] On 1 April, he was reassigned to minor league camp.[29] He played for the El Paso Chihuahuas, the Padres' Triple-A affiliate.

San Francisco Giants

On 13 December 2015, Peña signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.[30] On 10 June 2016, the Giants purchased Peña's contract to replace the injured Kelby Tomlinson.[31] Peña batted .299 in 30 games for the Giants starting games at second base, third base and shortstop. Peña was designated for assignment on 30 July 2016, when Hunter Pence was activated from the DL.[32]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

On 30 January 2017, Peña signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball.[33]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On 26 February 2018, Peña signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican Baseball League.[34] He was a mid-season All-Star in 2018 and was named MVP of the 2019 All-Star game.[35] Peña did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season during the COVID-19 pandemic.[36]

In 2023, he returned for his fifth season with Monterre During his tenure with the team, the Sultanes reached the finals three times and won one championship.[37] He was also named the Defensive Player of the Year.

International career

Peña was selected to play for the Mexico national team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic and 2019 exhibition games against Japan.[38]

He has also played for Tomateros de Culiacán in the 2020 Caribbean Series and the 2021 Caribbean Series.

Peña played for Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics (played in 2021) in Tokyo.[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scouting Yankee Prospect #41: Ramiro Peña . Yankees.scout.com . 14 December 2006 . 19 July 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021543/http://yankees.scout.com/2/600735.html . 16 July 2011 .
  2. Web site: From Mexico to the majors to the border, Chihuahuas shortstop keeps swinging at big league dream.
  3. Web site: 7 April 2009 . Pena edges Berroa for 25th roster spot yankees.com: News . 28 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090407122139/http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090404&content_id=4127912&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy . 7 April 2009 .
  4. Web site: Ramiro Peña 2009 Fielding Game Logs . 28 November 2023 . Baseball-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Yanks Obtain Hinske . New York Post . Blogs.nypost.com . 30 June 2009 . 19 July 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090828112221/http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/st/archives/2009/06/yanks_obtain_hi.html . 28 August 2009 . dead .
  6. Web site: 8 August 2009 . Pena back, Clagett back down . 28 November 2023 . en-US.
  7. News: Kepner . Tyler . 22 August 2009 . Scoring Early and Often, Yankees Batter Red Sox . en-US . The New York Times . 28 November 2023 . 0362-4331.
  8. Web site: Star-Ledger . Marc Carig/The . 2 September 2009 . NY Yankees notes: Sergio Mitre, September call-ups and Jonathan Albaladejo's bad break . 28 November 2023 . nj . en.
  9. Web site: Yankees 8-2 Royals (Sep 28, 2009) Game Recap . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605142030/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/290928110 . dead . 5 June 2024 . 28 November 2023 . ESPN . en.
  10. Web site: Associated Press . 3 November 2009 . Pena replaces Cabrera on Yankees' roster . 28 November 2023 . en-US.
  11. News: Shpigel . Ben . 27 February 2010 . Blocked by Jeter, a Backup Finds Other Work . en-US . The New York Times . 28 November 2023 . 0362-4331.
  12. Web site: 21 August 2010 . Ramiro Pena's offensive season . 28 November 2023 . River Avenue Blues . en-US.
  13. Web site: 30 April 2011 . Montero and Pena officially sent to Triple-A The Lohud Yankees Blog . 28 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110430164135/http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2011/03/28/montero-and-pena-officially-sent-to-triple-a . 30 April 2011 .
  14. News: Kim Klement . US Presswire . Yankees infielder Eric Chavez lands on 15-day disabled list . NJ.com . 6 May 2011 . 19 July 2011.
  15. Web site: 12 May 2011 . Yankees recall Amaury Sanit, send down Ramiro Pena, DFA Jess Todd . 28 November 2023 . River Avenue Blues . en-US.
  16. Web site: 14 June 2011 . It's Official: Jeter To The DL - CBS New York . 28 November 2023 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: MassLive . The Associated Press . 23 June 2011 . Yankees miss chance to grab AL East lead by getting clubbed in Cincinnati . 28 November 2023 . masslive . en.
  18. Web site: 19 July 2011 . Yankees' Ramiro Pena On DL After Appendectomy; Brandon Laird Called Up - CBS New York . 28 November 2023 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  19. News: Waldstein . David . 25 July 2012 . Beaten Up on West Coast Trip, Yankees Salvage Finale . en-US . The New York Times . 28 November 2023 . 0362-4331.
  20. Web site: Blontz. Blaine. Yankees Option Ramiro Pena to Triple-A. August 2012. MLB Daily Dish.
  21. Web site: 27 March 2015 . Yankees add six, DFA Pena . 28 November 2023 . Sports Network . en-US.
  22. Web site: Braves ink infielder Pena to one-year contract . braves.com . Bowman . Mark . 13 December 2012 . 21 March 2014 . 16 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121216070129/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121213&content_id=40643164&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl . dead .
  23. Web site: 3 December 2013 . Atlanta Braves third baseman Ramiro Pena is set for season-ending shoulder surgery on Thursday MLB.com: News . 29 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203100733/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130627&content_id=51911178&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb . 3 December 2013 .
  24. News: Gleeman. Aaron. Braves avoid arbitration with Jonny Venters, Ramiro Pena. 20 November 2014. NBC Sports. 2 December 2013.
  25. News: Bowman. Mark. Top prospect Peraza among Braves' roster additions. 20 November 2014. MLB.com. 19 November 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113953/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/101960388/top-prospect-jose-peraza-among-braves-roster-additions. 4 March 2016.
  26. Web site: 26 November 2014 . Minor Moves: Pena, Boyer, Gutierrez, Swarzak, Belisario, Kohn . 29 November 2023 . MLB Trade Rumors . en-US.
  27. Web site: Warren . Greg . 7 December 2014 . Ramiro Pena elects free agency . 29 November 2023 . theScore.com . en.
  28. News: Brock. Corey. Valverde, top prospects among Padres' spring invites. 7 March 2015. MLB.com. 26 January 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150209020011/http://m.padres.mlb.com/news/article/107538988/veteran-jose-valverde-top-prospects-invited-to-padres-camp. 9 February 2015.
  29. Web site: Lin . Dennis . 1 April 2015 . Padres make five cuts; 34 left in camp . 29 November 2023 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  30. Web site: Mark. Polishuk . Minor MLB Transactions: 12/13/15 . MLBTradeRumors.com . 13 December 2015 . 3 July 2016.
  31. Web site: Giants' Ramiro Pena: Contract purchased by San Francisco . CBS Sports. 10 June 2016 . 25 July 2016.
  32. Web site: Giants activate OF Hunter Pence. ESPN.com. 30 July 2016. 30 July 2016.
  33. Web site: Ramiro Pena To Play For Japan's Hiroshima Carp. Wilmoth. Charlie. mlbtraderumors.com. 30 January 2017. 30 January 2017.
  34. Web site: 28 February 2018 . RAMIRO PEÑA JUGARÁ CON SULTANES – Puro Beisbol . 29 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180228043132/http://www.purobeisbol.mx/?noticia=ramiro-pena-jugara-con-sultanes . 28 February 2018 .
  35. Web site: Ramiro Pena Stats, Fantasy & News . 29 November 2023 . MiLB.com . en.
  36. Web site: Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season .
  37. Web site: Multimedia . SOMOS . ¡VUELVE EL ÍDOLO! RAMIRO PEÑA ESTARÁ CON SULTANES EN 2023 . 29 November 2023 . www.sultanes.com.mx . es.
  38. Web site: Roster de México para ENEOS Samurai Japan Series . MiLB.com: The Official Site of Minor League Baseball . es . 26 February 2019 . 26 February 2019 .
  39. News: Wagner . James . 30 July 2021 . Mexico Makes Its Olympic Baseball Debut Against the Dominican Republic . en-US . The New York Times . 29 November 2023 . 0362-4331.

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