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Wilson Ramos hangs up his glove and heart with Washington Nationals
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Wilson Ramos, the Buffalo and All-Star catcher, signed a one-day deal on June 15, 2025, to retire as a Washington National. Ramos, 35, spent 12 years in the big leagues, seven of those in Washington, so it only makes sense for him to retire where so much of his legacy was created.
This was, after all, a very personal decision: Ramos spoke about having spent years sacrificing at least part of his personal life for the career he chose to pursue, and that he hoped, now that the kids had grown up, to spend time with them as they grow up.
Wilson Ramos' career with the
Washington Nationals
Ramos filled his time with the Nationals (2010-2016) with amazing memories and solid accomplishments. As a pitcher, he'd hit a handful of the most significant pitching moments in franchise memory, catching Washington's three no-hitters — one thrown by Jordan Zimmermann and two by Max Scherzer, during Scherzer's 20-strikeout game in 2016.
Ramos endured three major knee injuries, including a torn ACL that many believed could end his career, before he bounced back each time with renewed vigor. All of that built up his determination, which ultimately resulted in him winning a Silver Slugger Award in 2016 and deservedly making the All-Star game. The Nationals manager remembered Ramos not just as a player but as a person. Martinez called him an
"incredible human being"
while he was on the diamond and off of it, saying Ramos played the game within its values.
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Wilson Ramos' legacy and emotional farewell to the Washington Nationals
Ramos's career numbers are hard to argue with — His legacy goes beyond the number, as he had a .271 career average with 136 home runs, and over 500 RBIs. Teammates who played alongside Ramos pretty much always discussed how humble, gracious, and respectful he was to everyone he crossed paths with (both superstars and support staff alike), from Adam LaRoche to Daniel Murphy (former teammates).
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In his time spent in Washington, his calm leadership and positive influence were a big part of the culture of that team.
