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Lucas Ramirez, 20, Launches WBC Homer for Brazil Off Logan Webb After Tagging Jacob deGrom

The Angels outfield prospect represents Brazil through his mother's heritage.

Overview

  • Ramirez opened Brazil’s World Baseball Classic pool game by taking Giants ace Logan Webb deep in the first inning against Team USA.
  • Earlier in the week, he homered off Rangers star Jacob deGrom in a pre-tournament exhibition, drawing wider attention to his bat.
  • Drafted by the Angels in the 17th round in 2024, he spent 2025 between rookie ball and High-A and is not listed among the club’s top 30 prospects by MLB Pipeline.
  • Born in Florida to Dominican great Manny Ramirez and a Brazilian mother, he is eligible for Brazil and wears No. 24 in a nod to his father.
  • The 20-year-old outfielder had committed to Tennessee before signing with Los Angeles, making him one of the tournament’s younger contributors.