Manny Ramirez

Born

May 30, 1972

Manny Ramirez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Moves

Aug 17, 1977

He moves to a different housing complex in Santo Domingo.

Moves to America

Oct 21, 1983

At age 13, Ramirez moves with his two sisters to his grandfather's house in the United States (New York City).
- Exact date unknown

Reputation Spreads

Mar 29, 1985

Manny's reputation as an excellent baseball player spreads all throughout New York City.
-All of 1985-1987

Moves

Jul 21, 1985

Manny moves to the Washington Heights section of New York City.

Starts High School

Sep 30, 1987

He begins to attend George Washington High School.

Finishes High School Baseball

May 22, 1991

Ramirez finishes high school baseball and is named New York City Player of the Year. He is drafted to the Cleveland Indians in the first round and signed a contract on June 5.

Major League Debut

Jul 2, 1993

Ramirez is named Minor League Player of the Year by "Baseball America." He makes his major league debut in a game at Minnesota.

Second Place

Nov 17, 1994

Manny finishes second in voting for the American League Rookie of the Year.

Earns Silver Slugger

Oct 4, 1995

Ramirez earns the Silver Slugger Award and helps lead the Indians to the playoffs.

Third Place

Sep 17, 1999

Manny finishes third in the American League MVP voting.

Signs Boston

Dec 12, 2000

He signs an eight-year contract worth $144 million with the Boston Red Sox.

Injured

Jun 16, 2002

Ramirez broke his left index finger in a collision at home plate, but still leads the league in on-base percentage.

Wins World Series

Oct 27, 2004

Manny is named World Series MVP as Boston wins their first World Series in 86 years.

Traded

Jul 31, 2008

Ramirez is traded to the Los Angeles Dogers.

Signs Contract

Mar 4, 2009

Manny signs a two-year contract worth $45 million with the Dodgers.