Ramon Ramirez or the pitcher known as RR, R2 and Ram-Ram, is proving to be the best off-season acquisition by the Red Sox. Through his first 20 innings pitched he has amassed some truly outstanding numbers:
18 Appearances
20 Innings
10 Ks
4 Wins
0.45 ERA
0.63 WHIP (the best among relievers with 10 or more games)
Opponents only have 7 hits off of him and are hitting .113
You may think he is playing well beyond what he should be doing this season when you look at his career ERA over 4 before coming to Boston. You have to consider he did play at Coors Field for two seasons before going to the Royals. With the Royals he had good numbers including a 2.64 ERA. He only gave up 2 home runs in 71 innings last season. RR has developed into an All-Star caliber reliever and has been the most dependable arm in the bullpen for the Red Sox this year.
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