Aramis Ramirez is a former professional baseball player who played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over 18 seasons. He was born on June 25, 1978, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Ramirez began his professional baseball career in 1994 when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent.
Ramirez made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1998 and played with them until 2003. During his time with the Pirates, Ramirez established himself as a reliable hitter and a solid defensive player. He was named the National League Player of the Week twice in 2001 and was selected to the All-Star team in 2003.
In 2003, Ramirez was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he played for nine seasons. During his time with the Cubs, Ramirez continued to be a consistent hitter and a reliable third baseman. He was named to the All-Star team twice in 2005 and 2008 and won the Silver Slugger award in 2011.
In 2012, Ramirez signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played for three seasons. During his time with the Brewers, Ramirez continued to be a productive hitter and a solid defensive player. He was named to the All-Star team in 2014 and helped lead the Brewers to the playoffs that same year.
Ramirez retired from professional baseball in 2015 after playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second time in his career. He finished his career with a .283 batting average, 386 home runs, and 1,417 runs batted in (RBIs). He was also a three-time All-Star, a one-time Silver Slugger award winner, and a two-time National League Player of the Week.
Throughout his career, Ramirez was known for his consistent hitting, solid defense, and leadership on and off the field. He was respected by his teammates and opponents alike and was considered one of the best third basemen of his generation. Ramirez's legacy in baseball will be remembered for his contributions to the game and his impact on the teams he played for.
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