Agustín Ramírez is the Miami Marlins catcher who arrived in the big leagues in April 2025 at just 23 years old — and made an immediate impression. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Ramírez wasted no time showing he belonged, posting 21 home runs, 67 RBI, and 16 stolen bases in his debut season.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Agustín Ramírez
- Position: Catcher
- Team: Miami Marlins
- Number: 50
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 209 lbs
- Born: September 10, 2001 (24 years old)
- Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: April 21, 2025
Background
Ramírez grew up in Santo Domingo, one of the Caribbean’s most fertile baseball cities. He developed through the Marlins’ minor league system, where he built a reputation for defensive reliability and surprising offensive punch. On April 21, 2025, he made his MLB debut with Miami — and the rest is still being written.
A right-handed hitter and thrower, Ramírez fits naturally into Miami’s defensive schemes at catcher, a position that demands as much mental sharpness as physical skill.
Professional Career
Ramírez’s 2025 rookie season was one of the more eye-catching debuts in the Marlins’ recent history. In addition to his 21 home runs and 67 RBI, he scored 72 runs and posted a .700 OPS while hitting .231. The batting average wasn’t flashy, but the power and baserunning were hard to ignore — especially those 16 stolen bases, a remarkable number for a catcher.
His 2026 campaign brought the kind of sophomore adjustment that’s common for young catchers finding their footing. Ramírez hit .226 with 2 home runs, 14 RBI, and a .652 OPS in a more limited role. He added 3 stolen bases, a sign that his athleticism remains a real part of his game even as he works through the learning curve.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Miami Marlins: .231 AVG | 21 HR | 67 RBI | 72 R | .700 OPS | 16 SB
- 2026 — Miami Marlins: .226 AVG | 2 HR | 14 RBI | 14 R | .652 OPS | 3 SB
Awards and Records
Ramírez hasn’t collected major individual hardware yet — no MVP nods or Silver Sluggers through two seasons. At 24, with just two years under his belt, the focus right now is on locking down the starting catcher role in Miami and sharpening his offensive consistency.
Fun Fact
Catchers stealing bases is a rare sight in today’s game. Ramírez swiped 16 bags in 2025 — a number that would be respectable for a middle infielder, let alone a guy wearing the tools of ignorance. His speed and athleticism set him apart from the traditional slow-footed catcher mold, and that combination of power and quickness is exactly what makes him an intriguing piece of Miami’s rebuild.
