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José Ramírez Joins Exclusive 250/250 Club in Guardians' Walk-Off Win

Ramírez becomes the first primary third baseman in MLB history to record 250 career home runs and 250 stolen bases, scoring the game-winning run in extra innings.

May 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (35) walks through the dugout in the seventh inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Reds won 9-1. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
May 1, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a home run against the New York Mets during the seventh inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Apr 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) singles in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • José Ramírez achieved the 250 home run and 250 stolen base milestone, a first for the Cleveland Guardians and for any primary third baseman in MLB history.
  • He is the 24th player overall and the only active MLB player to reach the 250/250 mark, joining Carlos Beltrán as the second switch-hitter to do so.
  • In the 10th inning against the Twins, Ramírez tied the game with an RBI single, stole his 250th base, and scored the winning run on Angel Martínez’s walk-off hit.
  • The Guardians secured a 4-3 victory, taking three of four games in the series and finishing 6-4 on their homestand before heading to Toronto for a six-game road trip.
  • Teammates and manager Stephen Vogt praised Ramírez’s leadership, work ethic, and consistent excellence as key to both his individual success and the team’s performance.