Mexican Baseball League. He was released on July 10, 2017. Vaqueros Unión Laguna On July 11, 2017, Ramirez signed with the Vaqueros Unión Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on February 1, 2018. Pitching style Ramírez throws three pitches: a fastball, a changeup, and a slider. His fastball ranges from 92 to 94 mph, and Ramírez considers it his best pitch. His changeup and slider have been described as "above-average" on scouting reports. Personal life Ramírez is friends with José Mesa. Mesa helped teach Ramírez English, helped teach him how to pitch, and translated for him in 2006 while both were with the Rockies. After Mesa signed with the Detroit Tigers in 2007, Ramírez still remained in contact with him. Ramírez enjoys Christian music, and he sings it at his house. He often donates baseball equipment to children who need it, and in 2006 the Rockies recognized him for this by making him their Roberto Clemente Award nominee. References Bibliography In-line citations External links 1981 births Living people Baltimore Orioles players Boston Red Sox players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Charlotte Stone Crabs players Colorado Rockies players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Columbus Clippers players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Japan Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Durham Bulls players Fresno Grizzlies players Grand Canyon Rafters players Hiroshima Toyo Carp players Kansas City Royals players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Mexican League baseball pitchers New York Mets players Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Norfolk Tides players Peoria Javelinas players San Francisco Giants players St. Lucie Mets players Sultanes de Monterrey players Tacoma Rainiers players Tampa Yankees players Tigres de Quintana Roo players Trenton Thunder players Tulsa Drillers players Toros de Tijuana players Vaqueros Unión Laguna players Gigantes del Cibao players