 On May 12 , 2003 , Ramírez was signed by the Cincinnati Reds , this time as a pitcher . In 2004 , he pitched for the Billings Mustangs of the Pioneer League , a rookie league . In 17 games ( 12 starts ) , he had three wins and six losses , which was tied for fourth in the league . However , he was 10th in the league in strikeouts ( 60 ) , third in innings pitched ( 74 1 ⁄ 3 ) , and second in earned run average ( 3 @.@ 39 , behind only Samuel <unk> 's 3 @.@ 18 ERA ) . 
