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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