Entering this season I had zero expectations for Jose Ramirez. I thought he was just another Jolbert Cabrera or Enrique Wilson—good guys to have on the roster due to their versatility, but no real value in the lineup.
Ramirez is just 23, but had already played 180 games at the major league level entering 2016 without showing any promise as an offensive threat. Even his minor league numbers the past few seasons have been modest, especially for a guy already getting opportunities at the major league level.