Guardians 3B José Ramírez to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians are well-represented in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, with five players selected, among them third baseman José Ramírez. Ramírez is showcasing his talents even further in the week of events, announcing his participation in the Home Run Derby.
Ramírez is entering the derby for the second time in his career. His first appearance was in 2022, but he was eliminated in the first round. He was at the time dealing with a thumb injury that he later had surgery to repair.
Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramirez watches his single in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
By: Camryn JusticePosted at 10:54 AM, Jul 10, 2024
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians are well-represented in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, with five players selected, among them third baseman José Ramírez. Ramírez is showcasing his talents even further in the week of events, announcing his participation in the Home Run Derby.
Ramírez is entering the derby for the second time in his career. His first appearance was in 2022, but he was eliminated in the first round. He was at the time dealing with a thumb injury that he later had surgery to repair.
Aside from his appearance in 2022, the last Cleveland player to enter the Home Run Derby was Carlos Santana when All-Star Week was hosted in Cleveland in 2019. Before that, Jim Thome participated in 1998 but lost to Ken Griffey Jr., and Albert Belle participated in 1995 but fell to Frank Thomas.
