Bryan Ramos

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #4 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 55/High
  
  Track Record: Ramos signed with the White Sox in 2018 after leaving his native Cuba and began his pro career in the Rookie-level Arizona League the next year at age 17, skipping over the customary assignment to the Dominican Summer League. He has consistently been young for each level, reaching Double-A Birmingham at 20 late in the 2022 season. He missed the early part of 2023 with a groin-related injury, not getting into an official game until May 23. Spending most of the rest of the season at Birmingham, Ramos put up solid numbers with a .271/.369/.457 batting line and 14 home runs in 77 games. His most notable stat at Birmingham was the 11% walk rate, the best of his career to date.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos has plenty of upside but faces development still ahead. He projects as an above-average hitter who hits for both average and power. He can destroy fastballs, using all fields, but he chases breaking balls down and away and gets busted inside. As he has gradually improved his body, Ramos’ defense at third base has gotten better, projecting now to at least average. Ramos is adept at coming in on balls and making plays down the line, with an above-average arm. His speed has also ticked up, and he’s now close to an average runner. Another difference-maker for Ramos is his makeup and work ethic, which have been described as being off the charts, and he has worked hard on firming his body since initially coming to the U.S.
  
  The Future: Ramos is ready for the challenge of Triple-A as a 22-year-old in 2024. He has shown continual improvement from year to year, and he’s just a year or two away from becoming the White Sox’s regular third baseman.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #3 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Ramos has been younger than his competition everywhere he's played since starting his pro career at age 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019. He spent most of 2022 at High-A Winston-Salem, where he hit .272/.350/.471 with 19 home runs and showed impressive mastery of the strike zone with 40 walks and 71 strikeouts in 99 games. He finished the year with 21 games at Double-A Birmingham. Ramos' season had its ups and downs, with a very strong April followed by a month in which he struggled before getting back into a groove for the rest of his time in High-A. Ramos' body has evolved over the last three years as he has added 35 pounds to his 6-foot-3 frame while staying lean and athletic.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos' hit tool projects as above-average, but he still has plenty of development ahead. He gets overly aggressive and chases pitches, and he sometimes tries to pull pitches he should be driving to right-center field. Ramos makes loud enough contact to project above-average power and has proven he can handle high velocity. Ramos' biggest strides have come with his defense at third base. His improved body has been a contributing factor, and he has made strides with his hands, footwork and arm strength as well. He's adept at coming in on balls and making plays down the line, while his arm should reach above-average. Ramos is a capable defender at second base but fits best at third base. Ramos is a below-average runner but not a base clogger. He's also shown excellent makeup and has worked diligently to learn English.
  
  The Future: In 2023, Ramos will return to Double-A Birmingham, where he will again be young for the level. He projects as a solid-average regular in the big leagues.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Speed: 40. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #11 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: After spending his 2019 pro debut season at 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League and then missing 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was the youngest player assigned to Low-A East in 2021. It was an aggressive assignment, but the native Cuban handled it well despite a lingering shoulder issue that limited him to a DH role for nearly half of his games played. His walk rate, contact rate and isolated slugging percentage all increased slightly from his last full season, and he was one of the few clear prospects on an otherwise barren Kannapolis team.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos is very athletic and his already broad-shouldered, strong body has gotten firmer and better balanced since his first season as a professional. He has a quick swing and quick hands, makes good zone decisions and hits to all fields with power. His bat path gets too steep at times, cutting him out of the zone, but he makes up for it with bat speed and strength. Primarily a third baseman, Ramos also saw time at second base and first base, but the hot corner is his best position. His feet and hands both work well there and his average arm may get stronger with more experience. Second base is not out of the question for Ramos long term.
  
  The Future: Considering he won’t turn 20 until midway through spring training, there’s no reason to rush Ramos. He’ll likely see an assignment to High-A to start 2022.
  
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #16 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: After impressing as an amateur in Cuba, Ramos earned a $300,000 bonus and was skipped over the Dominican Summer League in favor of a pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League. There, he hit for average and power and performed well as one of just three players in the league who were born in 2002.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: After missing out on much-needed development in 2020 thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was intriguing at instructional league. He's a strong player with big bat speed who can impress in batting practice but still needs to work on timing and consistent direction to the ball in his swing. He's a fairly free swinger, especially early in the count, which could hamper his ability to hit. He's a below-average runner, but the White Sox see enough athleticism to possibly try him at second base in addition to his traditional spot at third.
  
  THE FUTURE: No matter when the season begins, Ramos will play all year at 19. He's likely to stay back in the AZL before moving to low Class A. He will take patience, but has one of the system's higher upsides.
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #21 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Ramos was a standout on Cuba's youth circuits, where he consistently hit for average and power. He signed with the White Sox for $300,000 in 2018 and quickly impressed the club with his blend of righthanded thump and improved defense at third. The club jumped him over the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and watched as he put up a solid season in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramos already intrigues with his size and strength throughout his body and puts on impressive shows in batting practice. He stays inside the ball well, pulls the ball with authority and made a remarkable amount of contact for a player that young in his first taste of pro ball. Ramos has plus raw power and showed capability to hit for average and on-base skills in the AZL. He has some work to do defensively but shows good actions and an above-average arm at third base. Some evaluators believe he's best suited for a corner-outfield spot, but the White Sox have indicated they might try him at second base going forward to increase his defensive versatility. He's an average runner underway.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramos is likely to return to the team's Arizona complex to start 2020 before moving to Rookie-level Great Falls. He has the ceiling of a mashing third baseman.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Ramos has been younger than his competition everywhere he's played since starting his pro career at age 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019. He spent most of 2022 at High-A Winston-Salem, where he hit .272/.350/.471 with 19 home runs and showed impressive mastery of the strike zone with 40 walks and 71 strikeouts in 99 games. He finished the year with 21 games at Double-A Birmingham. Ramos' season had its ups and downs, with a very strong April followed by a month in which he struggled before getting back into a groove for the rest of his time in High-A. Ramos' body has evolved over the last three years as he has added 35 pounds to his 6-foot-3 frame while staying lean and athletic.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos' hit tool projects as above-average, but he still has plenty of development ahead. He gets overly aggressive and chases pitches, and he sometimes tries to pull pitches he should be driving to right-center field. Ramos makes loud enough contact to project above-average power and has proven he can handle high velocity. Ramos' biggest strides have come with his defense at third base. His improved body has been a contributing factor, and he has made strides with his hands, footwork and arm strength as well. He's adept at coming in on balls and making plays down the line, while his arm should reach above-average. Ramos is a capable defender at second base but fits best at third base. Ramos is a below-average runner but not a base clogger. He's also shown excellent makeup and has worked diligently to learn English.
  
  The Future: In 2023, Ramos will return to Double-A Birmingham, where he will again be young for the level. He projects as a solid-average regular in the big leagues.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Speed: 40. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/High
  
  Track Record: Ramos has been younger than his competition everywhere he's played since starting his pro career at age 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2019. He spent most of 2022 at High-A Winston-Salem, where he hit .272/.350/.471 with 19 home runs and showed impressive mastery of the strike zone with 40 walks and 71 strikeouts in 99 games. He finished the year with 21 games at Double-A Birmingham. Ramos' season had its ups and downs, with a very strong April followed by a month in which he struggled before getting back into a groove for the rest of his time in High-A. Ramos' body has evolved over the last three years as he has added 35 pounds to his 6-foot-3 frame while staying lean and athletic.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos' hit tool projects as above-average, but he still has plenty of development ahead. He gets overly aggressive and chases pitches, and he sometimes tries to pull pitches he should be driving to right-center field. Ramos makes loud enough contact to project above-average power and has proven he can handle high velocity. Ramos' biggest strides have come with his defense at third base. His improved body has been a contributing factor, and he has made strides with his hands, footwork and arm strength as well. He's adept at coming in on balls and making plays down the line, while his arm should reach above-average. Ramos is a capable defender at second base but fits best at third base. Ramos is a below-average runner but not a base clogger. He's also shown excellent makeup and has worked diligently to learn English.
  
  The Future: In 2023, Ramos will return to Double-A Birmingham, where he will again be young for the level. He projects as a solid-average regular in the big leagues.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Speed: 40. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 50/High
  
  Track Record:: After spending his 2019 pro debut season at 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League and then missing 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was the youngest player assigned to Low-A East in 2021. It was an aggressive assignment, but the native Cuban handled it well despite a lingering shoulder issue that limited him to a DH role for nearly half of his games played. His walk rate, contact rate and isolated slugging percentage all increased slightly from his last full season, and he was one of the few clear prospects on an otherwise barren Kannapolis team.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos is very athletic and his already broad-shouldered, strong body has gotten firmer and better balanced since his first season as a professional. He has a quick swing and quick hands, makes good zone decisions and hits to all fields with power. His bat path gets too steep at times, cutting him out of the zone, but he makes up for it with bat speed and strength. Primarily a third baseman, Ramos also saw time at second base and first base, but the hot corner is his best position. His feet and hands both work well there and his average arm may get stronger with more experience. Second base is not out of the question for Ramos long term.
  
  The Future: Considering he won&#39 t turn 20 until midway through spring training, there&#39 s no reason to rush Ramos. He&#39 ll likely see an assignment to High-A to start 2022.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: After spending his 2019 pro debut season at 17 in the Rookie-level Arizona League and then missing 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was the youngest player assigned to Low-A East in 2021. It was an aggressive assignment, but the native Cuban handled it well despite a lingering shoulder issue that limited him to a DH role for nearly half of his games played. His walk rate, contact rate and isolated slugging percentage all increased slightly from his last full season, and he was one of the few clear prospects on an otherwise barren Kannapolis team.
  
  Scouting Report: Ramos is very athletic and his already broad-shouldered, strong body has gotten firmer and better balanced since his first season as a professional. He has a quick swing and quick hands, makes good zone decisions and hits to all fields with power. His bat path gets too steep at times, cutting him out of the zone, but he makes up for it with bat speed and strength. Primarily a third baseman, Ramos also saw time at second base and first base, but the hot corner is his best position. His feet and hands both work well there and his average arm may get stronger with more experience. Second base is not out of the question for Ramos long term.
  
  The Future: Considering he won’t turn 20 until midway through spring training, there’s no reason to rush Ramos. He’ll likely see an assignment to High-A to start 2022.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: After impressing as an amateur in Cuba, Ramos earned a $300,000 bonus and was skipped over the Dominican Summer League in favor of a pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League. There, he hit for average and power and performed well as one of just three players in the league who were born in 2002.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: After missing out on much-needed development in 2020 thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was intriguing at instructional league. He's a strong player with big bat speed who can impress in batting practice but still needs to work on timing and consistent direction to the ball in his swing. He's a fairly free swinger, especially early in the count, which could hamper his ability to hit. He's a below-average runner, but the White Sox see enough athleticism to possibly try him at second base in addition to his traditional spot at third.
  
  THE FUTURE: No matter when the season begins, Ramos will play all year at 19. He's likely to stay back in the AZL before moving to low Class A. He will take patience, but has one of the system's higher upsides.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: After impressing as an amateur in Cuba, Ramos earned a $300,000 bonus and was skipped over the Dominican Summer League in favor of a pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League. There, he hit for average and power and performed well as one of just three players in the league who were born in 2002.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: After missing out on much-needed development in 2020 thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was intriguing at instructional league. He's a strong player with big bat speed who can impress in batting practice but still needs to work on timing and consistent direction to the ball in his swing. He's a fairly free swinger, especially early in the count, which could hamper his ability to hit. He's a below-average runner, but the White Sox see enough athleticism to possibly try him at second base in addition to his traditional spot at third.
  
  THE FUTURE: No matter when the season begins, Ramos will play all year at 19. He's likely to stay back in the AZL before moving to low Class A. He will take patience, but has one of the system's higher upsides.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: After impressing as an amateur in Cuba, Ramos earned a $300,000 bonus and was skipped over the Dominican Summer League in favor of a pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League. There, he hit for average and power and performed well as one of just three players in the league who were born in 2002.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: After missing out on much-needed development in 2020 thanks to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Ramos was intriguing at instructional league. He's a strong player with big bat speed who can impress in batting practice but still needs to work on timing and consistent direction to the ball in his swing. He's a fairly free swinger, especially early in the count, which could hamper his ability to hit. He's a below-average runner, but the White Sox see enough athleticism to possibly try him at second base in addition to his traditional spot at third.
  
  THE FUTURE: No matter when the season begins, Ramos will play all year at 19. He's likely to stay back in the AZL before moving to low Class A. He will take patience, but has one of the system's higher upsides.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Ramos was a standout on Cuba’s youth circuits, where he consistently hit for average and power. He signed with the White Sox for $300,000 in 2018 and quickly impressed the club with his blend of righthanded thump and improved defense at third. The club jumped him over the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and watched as he put up a solid season in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramos already intrigues with his size and strength throughout his body and puts on impressive shows in batting practice. He stays inside the ball well, pulls the ball with authority and made a remarkable amount of contact for a player that young in his first taste of pro ball. Ramos has plus raw power and showed capability to hit for average and on-base skills in the AZL. He has some work to do defensively but shows good actions and an above-average arm at third base. Some evaluators believe he’s best suited for a corner-outfield spot, but the White Sox have indicated they might try him at second base going forward to increase his defensive versatility. He’s an average runner underway.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramos is likely to return to the team’s Arizona complex to start 2020 before moving to Rookie-level Great Falls. He has the ceiling of a mashing third baseman.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Ramos was a standout on Cuba's youth circuits, where he consistently hit for average and power. He signed with the White Sox for $300,000 in 2018 and quickly impressed the club with his blend of righthanded thump and improved defense at third. The club jumped him over the Dominican Summer League in 2019 and watched as he put up a solid season in the Rookie-level Arizona League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Ramos already intrigues with his size and strength throughout his body and puts on impressive shows in batting practice. He stays inside the ball well, pulls the ball with authority and made a remarkable amount of contact for a player that young in his first taste of pro ball. Ramos has plus raw power and showed capability to hit for average and on-base skills in the AZL. He has some work to do defensively but shows good actions and an above-average arm at third base. Some evaluators believe he's best suited for a corner-outfield spot, but the White Sox have indicated they might try him at second base going forward to increase his defensive versatility. He's an average runner underway.
  
  THE FUTURE: Ramos is likely to return to the team's Arizona complex to start 2020 before moving to Rookie-level Great Falls. He has the ceiling of a mashing third baseman.