The Rise of Ramos

The SF Giants drafted 17-year-old Heliot Ramos in 2017 as the 19th overall pick. He earned a $3 million signing bonus due to the potential the Giants saw in his speed and power. In the summer of 2017, his numbers made him stand out in the Arizona Rookie League, posting a .348 batting average with 27 RBIs. After making his way up through the minors, the Giants finally pulled up Ramos in 2022, where he got two hits in his first Major League game against the Marlins. After that game, Ramos was unable to get more hits in his next 18 at-bats, causing the Giants to send him back down to the minors. In 2024, the Giants gave him another shot, and boy, did he take it. Mid-season, Ramos slashed .298/.365/.523 with 14 home runs and 46 RBIs in just 60 games. Ramos rightfully earned a spot on the NL All-Star team, becoming the first homegrown Giants outfielder to make the team since 1986. Ramos has continued to stand out for the Giants in 2025, playing in 157 out of 162 games with a .256 average, 21 home runs, and 69 RBIs with a .728 OPS. Ramos is a great representation of what the Giants should be looking to add to their team under Posey. A star developed from the farm who proved to the league that he is a player to watch out for is exactly classic Giants baseball and how the team won 3 championships in 5 years. By allowing players to improve and work through their struggles, the Giants can build a powerful team around young guys like Ramos, Fitzgerald, and Bryce Johnson with support from established names like Chapman, Adames, and Devers.