MLB Off-season 2025-'26 (Cardinals)

[heyzeus]

We signed a person named Bligh. Offseason: Complete.

[Spider John]

We signed a person named Bligh. Offseason: Complete.

WIth a name like Bligh he can't help be be named Captain of whatever team he's playing on.

[CardsofSTL]

That says he's a 1B but he's got OF experience too, so probably a potential bench utility depth piece.

[st.lewis11]

That says he's a 1B but he's got OF experience too, so probably a potential bench utility depth piece.

And, of course, he's a lefty bat....seemingly mediocre power.

[ghostrunner]

That's a weird one. I can't see what he's good at. Good defense at 1B for about a third of a season in 2024 for Detroit, but that's about it. Seems more like AAA filler.

[mikechamp]

Guys, guys... you're missing the obvious and easy joke:

He's the new Madris, but it's not his... wait for it... fault.

#SeismicHumor

[sighyoung]

I guess his nickname is "Captain."



With a last name of Madris, maybe he could be Captain Crunch. (Except for his bat.)

[ghostrunner]

Like Madris, not sure what he's good at. Plays 1st and 3rd mostly.

Checked and he was the White Sox third highest prospect in 2023. Dropped off the top 30 list the next year

This is from the write-up in '23:

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Ramos thrived in Cuba's 15-and-under league for two years before leaving the island, eventually signing with the White Sox for $300,000 in July 2018. He came to the United States for his pro debut the following summer and has been one of the system's most promising hitters ever since. He hit .271/.369/.457 with 14 homers in 77 Double-A games at age 21 last year but has struggled at that level, Triple-A and in the Majors in 2024.

Though he's aggressive and repeatedly has been young for his leagues, Ramos has shown the ability to hit the ball hard and drive it in the air throughout his pro career. His right-handed stroke has bat speed and loft and combines with his strength to create at least plus raw power, and he's able to tap into most of it. He has enough feel for the barrel to become an average to solid hitter as well if he can curb a tendency to chase pitches out of the strike zone, though that remains an issue.

The White Sox love Ramos' makeup as much as his physical ability, and he has worked hard to improve his strength, speed and flexibility since turning pro. He has turned himself into an average runner and will flash solid speed once he gets going, though he's somewhat conservative on the bases. He has enhanced his range as well, becoming an average defender at third base with solid arm strength, though his throwing accuracy can be inconsistent.

[jagtrader]

Ramos is the kinda guy the prospect list fanboys would’ve been jazzed about two years ago.

[CardsofSTL]

Ramos stats don't look great.

He fits right in.