"Ramírez has shown a lot of promise with the bat but was arguably the worst defensive catcher in the majors last year. In 605 2/3 innings, he was behind the plate for 19 passed balls and 36 wild pitches. In terms of the passed balls, Ramírez lapped the field, with no other backstop allowing more than nine."
"Modern analytics also agree. Ramírez was credited with minus-14 Defensive Runs Saved last year. The only guy worse was Salvador Perez at minus-15, in a larger sample of innings. Fielding Run Value had Ramirez at -12, worse than everyone except for Edgar Quero."
"It feels inevitable that Ramírez will get moved to designated hitter or first base, where he has spent some time in the minors. The Fish don't really have a slam-dunk first baseman standing in the way, as they're going into the season with a hodgepodge group consisting of Hicks, Christopher Morel, Connor Norby, Griffin Conine and Graham Pauley."
The Miami Marlins have three catchers on their 40-man roster and plan to open the season with Agustín Ramírez in the majors, with another optioned to Triple-A. Ramírez demonstrated offensive promise but ranked among the worst defensive catchers in baseball last season. In 605⅔ innings, he was charged with 19 passed balls—significantly more than any other catcher—and 36 wild pitches. Advanced defensive metrics confirmed his struggles, with minus-14 Defensive Runs Saved and -12 Fielding Run Value. Statcast analysis highlighted deficiencies in blocking and controlling the running game, though his framing received positive marks. The Marlins recognize Ramírez may eventually transition to designated hitter or first base but currently want to provide him opportunity to improve defensively.
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