Red Sox LF platoon options to pair with Chris Young
Henry Ramos
The name may not be as familiar to Red Sox Nation as the recently drafted Benintendi, but the remaining path to the majors is actually shorter for Henry Ramos. Drafted as raw talent out of Puerto Rico in 2010, Ramos struggled through the early stages of the minor leagues. Just two seasons ago, Ramos started in Low-A ball. Now, the 24-year old Puerto Rican spends his days in Triple-A Pawtucket after a recent call up.
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Ramos was seen as the most pro-ready OF in the Red Sox’s system in the preseason, estimating his call to the majors to occur this season. The switch-hitter bats .284 with 3 HR and 12 RBI against RHP this season in both Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket.
Ramos has mainly played RF, but as he inches closer to the big leagues, a move to LF may be in his future. While he may not provide the power that a player like Benintendi can, his ability to hit for average against righties may prove effective on the major league squad.
Ramos may be the most likely of any of the options the Red Sox have to make it to the major leagues this season.
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