The LA Angels have drafted Tennessee Baseball Signee Lucas Ramirez, the son of Manny Ramirez, in the 17th round of the MLB Draft. Lucas is an outfielder from American Heritage School in Florida. The MLB Draft this season has been exciting, as the greats in MLB have passed down their success to their children, and they are now getting the chance to journey their way to MLB.
The Angels drafted Lucas Ramirez, Manny Ramirez’s son in the 17th round of the MLB Draft! pic.twitter.com/wtCG3jb2fM
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Tennessee Baseball Signee Drafted By Angels In The 17th Round Of Draft
Background On The Ramirez’s
Lucas is 18, 6.3 inches tall, and bats left and throws right. According to the Florida State Ranking, he is 45th overall. In terms of outfielders, he is ranked 13th. Lucas plays both outfield and first base. His National Ranking is 300th overall and 56th for outfielders. In 2023, he sported an exit velocity of 96 mph and an outfield velocity of 90 mph. In addition, his Perfect Game Rating System is 9.5 out of 10. His score indicates he is a high-level prospect. He has also won 25 awards, some of them consisting of Preseason All-American and Junior National Showcase.
Lucas’ father, Manny, is an MLB Legend who is significantly known for his time spent with the Boston Red Sox and played in MLB for 19 seasons. He played multiple positions, including outfielder (left and right) and designated hitter. Manny is from the Dominican Republic and is 52 years old. He loves the game and is finding it hard to step away and retire fully. He also played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Cleveland Guardians, LA Dodgers, and the Chicago White Sox. His time spent with the Red Sox was his most successful season, where he hit many home runs, as many as 45 in 2005. Lucas is not the only son who was drafted by a Legend. David Ortiz‘s son, D’Angelo Ortiz, was drafted by the Red Sox today.
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