It’s been six years since Yefry Ramírez was told his quickest path to the major leagues would mean putting his infield glove away and turning his career toward pitching.
At the time, Ramírez was a 17-year-old infielder who had just completed his first year of professional baseball in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ system playing in the Dominican Summer League.
Ramírez’s trek from there to the majors wasn’t as quick as predicted — and it came with his third organization — but the Orioles believe they have an intriguing young pitcher who could be a part of their future.