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Angels Prospect Lucas Ramirez Emerging as a Name to Watch after World Baseball Classic Breakout
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Angels Prospect Lucas Ramirez Emerging as a Name to Watch after World Baseball Classic Breakout

Los Angeles Angels On SI·Jeff Joiner·about 1 month ago
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Prior to this year's World Baseball Classic, Lucas Ramirez was largely unknown to the baseball world. If his name came up at all it was generally in reference to his far more famous father, Manny Ramirez. But against the best competition in the world, Lucas Ramirez put himself on the map. First he homered off Jacob DeGrom in an exhibition game. Then when facing the powerful Team USA on primetime he homered twice; once against ace Logan Webb then a second off Gabe Speier. Three home runs in a week against some of the best arms in the world will put the baseball world on notice. Suddenly the media was talking about Lucas performances more than just his bloodlines. Lucas Ramirez is off to a great start in A ball. The Angels assigned Ramirez to Rancho Cucamonga in the California League. This is their A ball affiliate which is appropriate for a 20 year old prospect.…

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