Why did Manny Ramirez wear 99?

Ramirez had always worn uniform number 24, but the Dodgers had retired that number in honor of Hall of Fame manager Walter Alston. Ramirez instead chose to wear number 99 with the Dodgers. After going 2-for-4 in his first game as a Dodger, Ramirez never looked back.
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What number did Manny Ramirez wear for the Red Sox?

He also admitted his choice was inspired by former Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez, who wore No. 24 in Boston but rocked No. 99 for the Dodgers from 2008 to 2010.
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Why is Manny Ramirez not in the Hall of Fame?

4) Manny Ramirez, 1993-2011

Ramirez wasn't merely associated with performance-enhancing drugs, he was suspended twice for failing tests. That is something that can't be said of Clemens, Barry Bonds and some others who haven't been voted into the Hall of Fame due to their association with PEDs.
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What bat did Manny Ramirez use?

During his career, Ramirez used just about every bat brand manufactured during the era. This includes, but is not limited to, Diablo, Louisville Slugger, Marucci, Nokona, Rawlings/Adirondack, Sam, SSK and X bats. This is just a sampling. Some players were loyal to one or two bat brands throughout their playing days.
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Where does Manny Ramirez rank all time?

Ramirez ranks eighth in wOBA. wRC+, our final (and my favorite) stat, does much the same work as wOBA, except it does account for park effects and run environment, so it is a great stat for comparing against different eras.
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Transformacion - Manny Ramirez



Who is the richest MLB Player in 2020?

1. Max Scherzer, New York Mets: $43,333,333
  • Max Scherzer, New York Mets: $43,333,333.
  • Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees: $36 million.
  • Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels: $35,541,667.
  • Carlos Correa, Minnesota Twins: $35.1 million.
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How big is JD Martinez bat?

Mitch Moreland and J.D. Martinez use 34-inch, 32-ounce bats.
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Who uses the biggest bat in MLB today?

The Heaviest MLB Baseball Bat

Outside of those old timers who consistently swung 40+ ounce bats, the heaviest bat we have yet to see is from Roberto Clemente.
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What size bat did Julio Franco use?

Julio Franco

Franco, who used a 36-ounce bat for most of his career, had one of the most unorthodox batting stances in the history of the game. At 6'0”, 160 pounds, Franco used his over-sized bat to smack 2,586 hits during his 25-year career.
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Who is the most famous Red Sox player?

1. Ted Williams (1939-1942; 1946-1960) Despite losing his age-24 through age-26 seasons due to service in World War II, Williams may have achieved his dream of being "the greatest hitter who ever lived." Williams won six American League batting titles, including when he hit .
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Is Johnny Damon a Hall of Famer?

Unfortunately for Damon, winning championships won't get you into the Hall of Fame all on its own, as Damon fell shy of the 5% of votes to stay on the Hall of Fame ballot in his first year of eligibility in 2018.
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Who made the MLB Hall of Fame 2022?

A year after the BBWA did not elect a single player into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the 2022 vote resulted in just one name heading to Cooperstown: David Ortiz. Ortiz received 77.9% of the vote from the 394 ballots cast in what was his first year of eligibility.
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Why does Xander Bogaerts wear number 2?

— Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts wears No. 2 to honor his favorite player, Derek Jeter. This season, that number will carry even more significance for Bogaerts as he pays tribute to the late Jerry Remy.
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Who wore 99 for the Dodgers?

Manny Ramirez (#99).
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What size of bat did Barry Bonds use?

Bonds' bat, at 34 inches, and weighing around 32 ounces was based loosely on the C331 Louisville Slugger model that was originally turned for Carl Crawford.
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How much do MLB bats cost?

In general, one bat costs $75-$185. A team discount could make it cost approximately $40-$60. According to CNBC, about 30 companies are certified to supply bats to MLB players. Top bat brands include Louisville Slugger, Marucci, Victus, Old Hickory, and Rawlings.
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What size bat did Babe Ruth have?

The most amazing thing about these bats, though, is that the 36-inch, 38-ounce Ruth bat is the model the Babe used late in his career. According to the Babe Ruth Museum, the bat he used as a younger player weighed 42 ounces.
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What is JD Martinez real name?

Julio Daniel Martinez (born August 21, 1987) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2011 for the Houston Astros, and has also played for the Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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What size bat does Jose Altuve use?

There are any number of ways to quantify the astonishing things that José Altuve has wrought as a 66-inch-tall ballplayer wielding a 33-inch-long bat.
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Who is the poorest MLB player?

Gochnaur was mentioned and referred to as the "worst Major League Baseball player ever" by Dr. Arastoo Vaziri (Pej Vahdat) in "The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle," the nineteenth episode of Season 5 of Bones.
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What would Babe Ruth's salary be today?

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball (MLB) player Babe Ruth's 1927 salary would be equivalent to $922,000 US Dollars (USD) in 2015.
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What sport gets paid the most?

It is not surprising that basketball is the world's highest paid sport. As well as earning millions per year in salary, the NBA's best basketball players earn a huge amount of money from their various endorsements and sponsorships, more so than any other sport.
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