[VIDEO] James Ramsey Hits First Homer With Clippers

Ramsey Blast Homer #14 &First With Indians Organization

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James Ramsey was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Justin Masterson near this years July 31s trade deadline.

The Florida State grad and 2012 first round pick (23rd overall) had hit 13 home runs while playing for the Cardinals Double-A affiliate Springfield squad to go along with an overall slash line of .300/.389/.527.

After being acquired by the Indians the front office made the decision to challenge him and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers.

His introduction to a new organization and a new level has gotten off to a slow start as he is batting just .160 (4 for 25) on the year. A bit of good news came last night against the New York Yankees Triple-A affiliate Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders where he went 2 for 4 with a double and two home runs (his first as a member of the Indians organization).

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He had an underwhelming professional debut with the Cardinals’ Single-A Advanced affiliate in 2012, but hit an impressive .265/.373/.440 over 496 plate appearances across three affiliates last season. He added 16 home runs and 51 RBI, and even played a game at Triple-A Memphis.

He returned to Double-A Springfield for the Cardinals this season, and was hitting .300/.389/.527 over 281 plate appearances prior to being traded to the Indians. He’s added 13 home runs (which ranked 6th in the Texas League) and 36 RBI, and participated in this year’s Futures Game as well.