Heliot Ramos is a right fielder born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, who made his MLB debut on April 10, 2022. Now 26 years old and wearing pinstripes, Ramos is looking to establish himself as a legitimate offensive piece in the Yankees‘ lineup — and he arrives with enough track record to make that case.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Heliot Ramos
- Position: Right Fielder
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 34
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 236 lbs
- Born: September 7, 1999 — Humacao, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
- MLB Debut: April 10, 2022
Background
Ramos grew up in Humacao, on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico — an island with one of the deepest baseball traditions in the world. He climbed through the minor leagues showing consistent offensive potential that caught scouts’ attention early, and eventually broke through with the San Francisco Giants in 2022. His move to New York represents a fresh start with one of the most storied franchises in the sport.
Professional Career
Ramos spent his first MLB seasons with the Giants, building experience as an everyday outfielder. In 2026, before the trade to New York, he put together a solid line with San Francisco: .264 AVG, 9 home runs, 34 RBI, 36 runs scored, a .728 OPS, and 3 stolen bases. Those are the numbers of a young player trending in the right direction.
His early numbers in New York are still taking shape, but the Yankees are betting on a player who combines right-handed pop with speed — a profile that fits what a modern MLB outfielder needs to bring to the table.
2026 Stats
- Overall (2026): .260 AVG | 9 HR | 34 RBI | 36 R | .718 OPS | 3 SB
- With San Francisco Giants: .264 AVG | 9 HR | 34 RBI | 36 R | .728 OPS | 3 SB
- With New York Yankees: Still accumulating
Awards & Milestones
Ramos hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — he’s still in the building phase of his career. Right now the focus is simple: lock down a spot in the Yankees’ lineup and show the Bronx what he showed San Francisco over the past few seasons.
Fun Fact
Puerto Rico has been sending elite baseball talent to the majors for decades, and Ramos is part of that ongoing tradition. Playing for the Yankees — arguably the most iconic franchise in American sports — puts him in a spotlight that could define the next chapter of his career.
