Ramiro Peña Facts for Kids

Ramiro Peña Gauna (born 18 July 1985) is a professional baseball player from Mexico. He is an infielder, which means he plays positions like second base, shortstop, or third base. Currently, he plays for the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Mexican League. He also plays for the Venados de Mazatlán during the winter season.

Ramiro Peña has played for several famous teams. These include the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). One of his biggest achievements was winning the World Series with the New York Yankees in 2009!

Ramiro Peña's Baseball Journey
International Baseball Career

Ramiro Peña's Baseball Journey

Starting with the New York Yankees

Ramiro Peña began his professional journey when the New York Yankees signed him in 2005. He played for their minor league teams, like the Tampa Yankees and Trenton Thunder. He even got picked for the 2008 All-Star Futures Game, which features rising stars.

In 2009, Peña made it to the Yankees' main team for Opening Day. This was a big deal! He was a "utility infielder," meaning he could play different positions.

First Moments in MLB

On 6 April 2009, he made his first appearance in a major league game.
Just three days later, on 9 April, he got his first major league hit.
On 30 April, he earned his first run batted in (RBI) by hitting a double.
Later that year, on 28 September, he hit his first major league home run at Yankee Stadium.

Winning the World Series

Ramiro Peña was part of the New York Yankees team that won the 2009 World Series. This was a huge moment in his career! The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to become champions.

Later Years with the Yankees

Peña continued to play for the Yankees as a backup infielder. He stayed with the team through the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In 2012, he was called up to the team again for a short time before moving on.

Playing for the Atlanta Braves

After leaving the Yankees, Peña signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2013. He played for them for two seasons. During his time with the Braves, he had to have shoulder surgery, which ended his 2013 season early. He later became a free agent.

Time with the San Diego Padres

In 2015, Ramiro Peña signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres. He played for their Triple-A team, the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Joining the San Francisco Giants

Peña then signed with the San Francisco Giants in 2015. In June 2016, he joined their main team. He played well for the Giants, hitting for a good average of .299 in 30 games. He played at second base, third base, and shortstop for them.

Playing in Japan: Hiroshima Toyo Carp

In 2017, Ramiro Peña moved to Japan to play baseball. He signed with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Back to Mexico: Sultanes de Monterrey

Since 2018, Peña has been playing for the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Mexican League. He has been a very important player for them.

Highlights with Sultanes

In 2018, he was named a mid-season All-Star.
In 2019, he had a fantastic season, hitting 13 home runs and getting 64 RBIs. He was also named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the All-Star game!
He continued to play well in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, consistently hitting for a good average and contributing with home runs and RBIs.
In 2023, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year, showing his skill in the field.
During his time with the Sultanes, the team reached the league finals three times and won one championship!

International Baseball Career

Ramiro Peña has proudly represented his home country, Mexico, in several international baseball tournaments.

He played for the Mexico national team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
He also played in exhibition games against Japan in 2019.
Peña played for Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which were held in 2021.
He has also played in the Caribbean Series for Tomateros de Culiacán in 2020 and 2021.

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