Horacio Ramírez

Baseball pitcher with the Atlanta Braves

Horacio Ramírez - Baseball pitcher with the Atlanta Braves
Born

November 24th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball pitcher, played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2009. Ramírez began his career with the Atlanta Braves, contributing to the team's pitching rotation. Later played for the Seattle Mariners, and the Chicago White Sox. Ramírez also represented Mexico in international competition, showcasing talent on a global stage. Throughout his career, achieved notable statistics and garnered recognition for performances on the mound.

Played for the Atlanta Braves from 2003 to 2006

Pitched for the Seattle Mariners in 2007

Participated in the 2006 World Baseball Classic

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