Manny Ramirez’s son commits to the University of Tennessee
Lucas Ramirez, the son of former Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez has committed to the University of Tennessee baseball program.
The 6-foot-3 2024 baseball prospect took to social media to make his announcement.
"I am insanely excited to announce that I will be committing to the University of Tennessee," the younger Ramirez said on Instagram. "Id like to thank God for giving me this talent and strength to keep working. Id (like) to thank my dad and my mother for believing in me and giving me all the support I need... Go VOLS!"
Ramirez who attends American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, bats from the left side of the plate but throws from the right. Perfect Game projects Ramirez as a "potential top 10 round pick and/or highest level college prospect."
Perfect Game wrote, “Left handed hitter, hits from a spread stance with a big pull back load, gets his hips turned to start his swing, lifting swing with very good bat speed, plus raw power, ball comes off the barrel hard, has hitterish actions in the box. Left field/first base actions and athleticism on defense, has good footwork and takes good routes in the outfield, loose and easy arm action. Bat is his tool and it has a chance to be a good one. Good student. Named to the PG Underclass All-American Games Top Prospect List."
Manny has been all over social media showing his excitement for his son who is about to embark on his baseball journey.
Ramirez plated 19 years in the big leagues, eight with the Red Sox. Over the course of his career, he played in 2,302 games with 2,574 hits, 555 home runs, 1831 RBIs, .312/.411/.585 with five different teams.
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