Harold Ramrez was born on September 6, 1994, and is a Colombian professional baseball outfielder for the Major League Baseball (MLB). He currently plays for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Harold signed as an international free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates in July 2011. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Gulf Coast Pirates at the Rookie level.
On August 1, 2016, the Pirates sent Harold, Francisco Liriano, and Reese McGuire to the Blue Jays in exchange for Drew Hutchison. Harold was again traded to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Harold signed a minor-league contract with the Miami Marlins on November 26, 2018. His contract was selected on May 11 and he was brought up to the main league squad. He made his MLB debut against the New York Mets, hitting a single off Edwin Diaz.
On November 22, 2021, Harold was traded with the Chicago Cubs in exchange for monetary considerations. Harold was again traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Esteban Quiroz on March 25, 2022. He was a batting title contender in the American League for much of the 2022 season.
Talking about Harold’s international career, he hit 133/ 188/ 133 in 15 at-bats in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Harold Ramirez’s Parents
Celina Ramirez and Andres Ramirez are the parents of Harold Ramirez.
Celina, Harold’s mother, was a third baseman in softball and his father, Andres, was an outfielder in baseball. Celina had a significant influence on Harold’s baseball career, and Harold has her mother’s name tattooed on his right arm.
Harold's mother encouraged him to play baseball at the age of three. She took him to a field near their Cartagena home every day from where she and Harold's father, Andres, played softball together.
Harold Ramirez was three years old when he first went to the ballpark with his mother, Celina, for her softball workouts.
Harold shared that his mother drove him to the ballpark to work out to expend too much energy that he had in him. But, looking back, he is too glad she taught him how to play softball and baseball.
Harold rarely speaks about his parents and family. But he and his mother are undeniably close.
Harold Ramirez’s Mother
Harold Ramirez’s mother is Celina Ramirez; nothing more is mentioned about his mother.
Harold Ramirez's Father
Harold Ramirez’s father is Andres Ramirez. No more information is available regarding his father in any public domain.
Harold Ramirez’s Parents Nationality
Andres India and Celina India come from Cartagena, Colombia, and have Colombian Nationality.
FAQs
A. Harold Ramirez is 29 years old (as of October 2023).
A. Andres Ramirez is the father of Harold Ramirez.
A. Celina Ramirez is the mother of Harold Ramirez.
A. Harold Ramirez has 6 siblings: Roque Ramirez, Reynaldo Ramirez Jr., Melissa Ramirez Soto, and Rolando E. Ramirez.
A. Andres India and Celina India come from Cartagena, Colombia, and have Colombian Nationality.
A. Harold Ramirez plays for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball.
