The game of baseball has seen its fair share of players over the years. Some have become stars in the MLB while others’ careers have fizzled out. Manny Ramirez is part of the first group of players. Ramirez played in the league for parts of 19 seasons, making his impact felt through powerful hitting.
But he is most well remembered for being a key part of the Boston Red Sox. Ramirez won two World Series titles with the team and built a legacy with them. The retired MLB legend recently shared some news about his son who may be following in his footsteps.
Manny Ramirez’s son Luca Ramirez has committed to play baseball
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Manny Ramirez may be done with his baseball career, but his involvement with the game will not end anytime soon. The MLB legend’s son is pursuing the sport and has committed to playing baseball for the University of Tennessee’s Volunteers. Ramirez shared a Tweet from the Twitter account Minority Baseball Prospects and reacted to it.
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 https://t.co/SZt6kqR7gX
— MANNY RAMIREZ (@therealmanny99) January 21, 2023
In his Tweet, Ramirez sent emojis that conveyed his approval, “🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻.” The Tweet from Minority Baseball Prospects said “GO VOLS 2024 MBP Future All-American #lucaramirez #commits to @Vol_Baseball 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Son of @therealmanny99”.
Fans reacted to the MLB legend’s Tweet and seem excited to see his son play at the University of Tennessee. Some fans lauded the recruitment done by the University. Others talked about Luca Ramirez as a prospect.
Another legend in the making!
— Matthew Carr | M.Ed (@realmatthewcarr) January 21, 2023
This is awesome! Congrats to your son and your family! #GBO #VFL
— Brian (@BrianE386) January 21, 2023
Awesome news! Can’t wait to see him playing in Knoxville. GBO! 🍊🧡🍊
— TinkC (@tinkc64) January 21, 2023
Luca being Luca!!!!! I CANT WAIT!!! GO VOLS
— Lindsey Nelson Crazy (@jeff_vincent22) January 21, 2023
Now, if we can just keep the MLB teams away until he’s on campus.. Great pickup, Coach!
— SpankyJ98 (@dewayneMc3) January 21, 2023
That’s the first half of the battle. The second is getting him to campus instead of him getting drafted. NIL to the rescue hopefully
— Brad N Nashville (@BradNtheVille) January 21, 2023
Let’s go!!! Welcome to Vol Nation 🍊🍊🍊💯
— Vol_Tempo (@vol_tempo) January 21, 2023
Man looks like you batting left handed. Hopefully he’s a future legend just like you.
— DaChos3n1 (@Da_Chos3n_O1) January 21, 2023
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Notably, it must have been a good sight for baseball fans, Red Sox fans in particular, reacting to Ramirez’s news with such hype. Manny Ramirez will be extremely proud to see his son take the next step in his career. It might even bring up old feelings and a longing to play the game. The Red Sox legend recently expressed his desire to play in the MLB again. It may be too late as he gets into his 50s, but fans will always remember what he achieved.
Ramirez was a batting legend and filled up his trophy cabinet
Manny Ramirez picked up World Series titles with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007. Furthermore, he was also named the 2004 World Series MVP. He was selected to be an All-Star 12 times and received 9 Silver Slugger awards.
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It will be interesting to see if his son Luca will be able to match these awards and accolades in his career. But for now, the University of Tennessee awaits. What do you think of Manny Ramirez’s son joining the University of Tennessee? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
