 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 . 
