Tampa Bay Rays' Leading Hitter Breaks Thumb

The Tampa Bay Rays have lost one of the top hitters in baseball to a broken thumb. First baseman/outfielder/DH Harold Ramirez was plunked by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's game by Baltimore Orioles starter Jordan Lyles. 

Ramirez has been one of #Rays most productive hitters. Coming into play today, his .329 avg. was 3rd best in majors (min. 200 AB), his .366 avg. vs. LHP was 4th best in majors, was 8-for-16 as pinch hitter https://t.co/hXRAylwGKR

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 17, 2022

As noted by Rays beat writer Marc Topkin, Ramirez came into the game 3rd in the majors with a .329 average. Over the past 30 games, he was hitting .381 with a .440 on-base percentage and a .976 OPS. On the season, he has 4 home runs and 35 RBIs and an .822 OPS.

Ramirez will go on the 10-day injured list, and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. 

The 27-year-old is a promising young outfielder with good bat speed, and was having a breakout season. Last year with the Cleveland Indians, he hit .268 with a .703 OPS. 

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