Jose Ramirez comes into every season as one of the most underrated players in the league. Every year, he produces. The Cleveland Guardians’ third baseman had another solid year in 2024. In fantasy sports, consistent production from players is what wins you leagues. While grabbing the player that breaks out for a week or two at a time is great, nothing beats consistent production. This is what Ramirez brings. What can we expect from him this year? Here is the 2025 fantasy outlook for Jose Ramirez.
Jose Ramirez 2024 Production
Ramirez had 173 hits, 114 runs, 39 doubles, 2 triples, 39 HR, 118 RBIs, 41 stolen bases, 54 walks, 82 strikeouts, .279 batting average, and .335 on-base percentage last season with the Guardians. This was one of the best seasons of his career. It was the most home runs he has hit since 2018 and the second most total bases of his career. His strikeout numbers were very low, and he played in 158 games, showcasing his durability.
The consistency was the greatest asset. He showed up day in and day out, getting on base and hitting home runs. Cleveland’s season wasn’t full of a lot of bright spots, but one of them was Ramirez. He was one home run shy of being the first third baseman in history to post a 40 home run/40 stolen base season. They will be expecting him to carry much of the offensive load again, which is great for fantasy owners.
Jose Ramirez 2025 Projections
ESPN is projecting 172 hits, 103 runs, 40 doubles, 3 triples, 33 HR, 111 RBIs, 29 stolen bases, 60 walks, 79 strikeouts, .282 batting average, and .345 on-base percentage for Ramirez in 2025. Projections indicate the third baseman is due for another big season. The issue that he has is that he isn’t exciting. Imagine telling your friends who you drafted in the first round. You aren’t excited to tell them it was Jose Ramirez. This is the trap that too many people fall into.
I understand the concerns. The home runs and stolen bases will likely come down a bit, but that shouldn’t scare you away. Too often, fantasy managers try to take a big swing on a potential breakout player instead of taking the proven product. Jose Ramirez will anchor your fantasy team all year. You can set him in the lineup and watch the production happen.
Conclusion
In some drafts, you might be able to get Jose Ramirez in the second round. Some outlets have ranked him even lower. Before your draft, put out some feelers on how other members feel about this player. If he starts to fall in your draft, he could become the steal of the year for you.
