The WBC 2026 proves the talent depth in baseball that majorly stays beyond the shining lights of MLB. The latest one is MLB veteran Manny Ramirez’s son, Lucas Ramirez. However, what’s surprising is that despite the former Red Sox legend being from the Dominican Republic, his son, Lucas, is representing Brazil in this WBC.

So, get to know more about Lucas Ramirez, about why he is representing Brazil, along with his personal details and journey to the baseball’s global event.

Who is Lucas Ramirez? Everything to know

Lucas Ramirez, born on January 16, 2006, is an American-Brazilian professional baseball outfielder and the son of MLB legend Manny Ramirez. Reportedly, he was born in Florida to his Dominican father and Brazilian mother, which gives him dual nationality: American and Brazilian. Ethnically, he has Dominican-Brazilian roots because his father is from the Dominican Republic, while his mother is from Brazil.

So, for the WBC, Lucas chose to represent Brazil, honoring his mother’s heritage.

Who are Lucas Ramirez’s parents? Is he married? Everything that you should know

Brazilian outfielder and rising prospect Lucas Ramirez has some pretty big shoes to fill. Why? Because his father Manny finished his career with a remarkable adjusted OPS+ of 154, which ranks among the very best for hitters in the post-integration era.

Well, Manny has three sons: Manny Jr., Manuelito, and Lucas, with Lucas being the youngest. Lucas’ mother, Juliana, is from Brazil, which is why he’s representing the Brazilian national team in the WBC. But even though he’s playing for his mother’s country, Lucas is still paying tribute to his father in a special way.

During the 2026 tournament, he’ll wear jersey No. 24, the same number Manny made famous during his time in Cleveland and Boston! And as for Lucas’ personal life, there’s no public information available about him having a girlfriend at the moment.

Lucas Ramirez’s contract, salary, and net worth

Lucas Ramirez was drafted by the Angels in 2024 for a signing bonus of $150,000. His total salary as of 2026 is also listed as $150,000. Now that he is playing in the WBC, a few numbers could elevate him to the major leagues soon. Once the Angels promote him to the major league, we can expect a new and increased salary.

All about his professional career

Lucas Ramirez first made a name for himself with the American Heritage. For them, he batted .308, hitting4 HRs, 10 doubles, and driving in 22 runs across 32 games.

Then, after being drafted by the Angels in 2024, Ramirez showed promise in rookie ball, putting up an .828 OPS over 163 at-bats. His performance earned him a promotion to the Tri-City Dust Devils, the Angels’ High-A affiliate. While he didn’t have the best run there in limited appearances, he’s still expected to start the 2026 season with the team.

At the same time, his stint in the ongoing WBC could also help speed up his path through the minors and bring him closer to the big leagues.

Now the big question is whether Ramirez can eventually match the success his father, Manny Ramirez, enjoyed in MLB.