History of Wilson Ramos in Timeline

Wilson Ramos, nicknamed "the Buffalo", is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher. He played in MLB for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, and New York Mets. Ramos is a two-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner, marking him as a notable player in his position.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1900: Modern History MLB Debut

In modern history (since 1900), Ramos became the only catcher to collect four hits in his MLB debut.

1984: Kirby Puckett's Debut

Kirby Puckett collected four hits in his major league debut in 1984.

August 10, 1987: Wilson Ramos Born

On August 10, 1987, Wilson Abraham Ramos Campos, nicknamed "the Buffalo", was born. He is a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher.

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July 7, 2004: Signed as a Free Agent

On July 7, 2004, Wilson Ramos signed with the Minnesota Twins as a non-drafted free agent.

2006: David Wright's Hitting Streak

In 2006, David Wright had a 26 game hitting streak for the Mets.

2008: All FSL Team Selection

In 2008, Ramos' batting average jumped to .333 in the second half of the season. For the season, he batted .288 with thirteen home runs, and was named to the All FSL Team. His 78 RBIs was fourth in the Florida State League.

2008: Fort Myers Miracle and All-Star Selection

In 2008, Wilson Ramos played for the Twins' High-A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle, batting .242 with eight home runs and 42 RBIs, helping his team capture the Florida State League first-half West Division title. Ramos was also added to the West Division All-Star team.

2009: Caribbean Series Champion

In 2009, Ramos was a member of the Caribbean Series champions, the Tigres de Aragua, of Venezuela. He was selected as the series' all-star for the catcher position.

2009: Ranked as a Top Prospect

In 2009, Ramos was ranked as the Twins' third-best prospect by Baseball America. The Twins added Ramos to their 40-man roster and invited him to Spring training. During the season, he broke his right index finger in May and suffered a hamstring injury in June.

July 29, 2010: Traded to the Washington Nationals

On July 29, 2010, Wilson Ramos was traded to the Washington Nationals along with Joe Testa for Matt Capps.

2010: Assigned to Triple-A

In 2010, despite a strong spring training, Ramos was sent to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings because Joe Mauer was playing catcher.

November 9, 2011: Kidnapped in Venezuela

On November 9, 2011, at approximately 6:45 pm local time, Wilson Ramos was kidnapped at gunpoint from his mother's home in Valencia, Venezuela.

November 10, 2011: Reported Alive

On November 10, 2011, it was reported that Wilson Ramos was alive after being kidnapped.

November 12, 2011: Ramos Rescued

On November 12, 2011, Wilson Ramos was rescued in Venezuela after being kidnapped.

2011: All-Rookie Team Selection

In 2011, Ramos was chosen by Baseball America as the catcher on its All-Rookie Team.

May 12, 2012: Tore ACL

On May 12, 2012, Ramos tore his ACL in his right knee while trying to field a passed ball in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.

2013: Starting Catcher for Nationals

In 2013, Ramos started as one of the Nationals' starting catchers. On April 13, Ramos hurt his hamstring while trying to beat out a ground ball, putting him on the disabled list. He finished the year as the starting catcher, hitting .272/.307/.470 with 16 home runs and 59 RBI in 78 games.

August 2014: Birth of Child

In August 2014, Wilson Ramos's child was born.

2014: Broke Left Hand

In the opening game of the 2014 season, Wilson Ramos broke his left hand and left the game after being hit by a foul tip. He later received the Tony Conigliaro Award.

June 16, 2015: Two Home Run Game Against Position Players

On June 16, 2015, in a game where the Nationals beat the Rays 16-4, Ramos had an unusual game where both home runs came off position players Jake Elmore and Nick Franklin who were pitching.

2015: Career-High At-Bats

In 2015, Ramos hit .229 in a career-high 475 at-bats, with 15 homers, 68 RBIs and 101 strikeouts. His .258 on base percentage was the lowest of all qualified major league batters.

January 13, 2016: Signed Deal to Avoid Arbitration

On January 13, 2016, Wilson Ramos and the Nationals agreed to a one-year, $5.35 million deal to avoid salary arbitration.

May 11, 2016: Battery Mate for Scherzer's 20 Strikeout Game

On May 11, 2016, Ramos was the battery-mate for Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer when Scherzer struck out 20 batters, tying a major league record.

September 26, 2016: Torn ACL

On September 26, 2016, Ramos suffered a torn ACL, ending his season. Despite the injury, Ramos won the Silver Slugger for National League catchers in the 2016 season.

December 12, 2016: Signed with Tampa Bay Rays

On December 12, 2016, Ramos signed a two-year contract worth $12.5 million with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2016: Reflects on Nationals Career

Following the 2016 season, Ramos reflected on his time with the Nationals as a period of "great moments."

2016: Freddie Freeman's Hitting Streak

In 2016, Freddie Freeman had a 30 game hitting streak for the Atlanta Braves.

2017: Rays Debut and Season

In 2017, Wilson Ramos missed the first three months of the season with Tampa Bay due to his ACL injury. He batted .260 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI, playing in 64 games.

July 31, 2018: Traded to Philadelphia Phillies

On July 31, 2018, Ramos was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later. In aggregate, he batted .306/.358/.487 with 15 home runs in 382 at bats in 2018.

December 18, 2018: Signed with New York Mets

On December 18, 2018, Ramos signed a two-year, $19 million deal with the New York Mets.

September 4, 2019: Career-Best Hitting Streak

As of September 4, 2019, Mets catcher Wilson Ramos had a career-best 26-game hitting streak. It was tied with David Wright in 2006–07 for the second-longest streak in Mets history and was the longest ever for a Mets catcher. It was also the longest in the MLB since Freddie Freeman's 30-game streak in 2016.

2019: Highest Ground Ball Percentage

In 2019, Ramos batted .288/.351/.416, and had the highest ground ball percentage in the major leagues (62.4%), and the lowest fly ball percentage in the majors (19.2%).

October 28, 2020: Mets Declined Option

On October 28, 2020, the Mets declined a $10 million option on Ramos' contract for the 2021 season. He was given a $1.5 million buyout and declared a free agent.

2020: 2020 Season

In 2020, Ramos hit .239/.297/.387 with 5 home runs and 15 RBIs in 45 games during the 60-game season. On defense Ramos tied for the NL lead in stolen bases allowed, with 28.

January 29, 2021: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On January 29, 2021, Ramos signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

June 15, 2021: Designated for Assignment by Detroit

On June 15, 2021, Ramos was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers.

July 6, 2021: Signed Minor League Contract with Cleveland

On July 6, 2021, Ramos signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization.

2021: Option declined

In 2021, Mets declined a $10 million option on Ramos' contract.

August 16, 2022: Signed with Texas Rangers

On August 16, 2022, Ramos signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

April 27, 2023: Signed with Acereros de Monclova

On April 27, 2023, Ramos signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.

June 27, 2023: Signed with Long Island Ducks

On June 27, 2023, Ramos signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

2024: Caribbean Series Participation

In 2024, Ramos participated in the Caribbean Series as a member for the Tiburones de La Guaira, the team representing Venezuela.

June 15, 2025: Retirement Announcement

On June 15, 2025, Wilson Ramos announced his retirement from professional baseball, signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Washington Nationals.