Edwar Ramirez

Edwar Emilio Ramirez

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 150 lb.
• High School Liceo Luis Guarionex Landestoy
• Debut July 3, 2007
• Final Game May 12, 2010
• Born March 28, 1981 in El Cercado, San Juan D.R.

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Biographical Information

Edwar Ramirez was signed by scout Leo Perez for the Anaheim Angels in 2001 and made his pro debut the next summer. He pitched in the Angels' chain in 2002-2003, but was released in spring training 2004.

Ramirez pitched in independent leagues in 2005-2006, before New York Yankees' pro scouting assistant John Coppolella gave a tip to scout Mark Batchko about Ramirez. Batchko drove six hours to see him pitch and asked Edinburg Coyotes manager Vince Moore to use Ramirez. Based on one look, he was signed by the Yankees and sent to the Class A Tampa Yankees.

Ramirez was pitching coach for the DSL Yankees 2 in 2021 and DSL Yankees in 2022-2023.

Notable Achievements

• Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 2009 (he did not play in the World Series)