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Guardians superstar hits ‘The Shedeur’ after historic game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated May 2, 2025 12:27 AM ET

Jose Ramirez didn’t just make baseball history Thursday night—he made a statement that hit all the way back to Boulder.

After swiping his 250th career base and etching his name in the record books as the first player in Guardians history (and 24th in MLB history) with 250 home runs and 250 steals, Ramirez punctuated the moment with a gesture Colorado Buffaloes fans know all too well: Shedeur Sanders’ signature wrist-flex celebration, ‘The Shedeur.’

A Celebration That Crossed Sports

It wasn’t just a random flex. Ramirez flashed the move toward the dugout with purpose—mirroring the on-field swagger Sanders brought to college football under the national spotlight. Whether it was a nod to Sanders’ competitive fire or a warm Cleveland welcome for the new Browns quarterback, it resonated beyond the diamond.

That single motion said: Real recognizes real.

JOSE HIT THE @ShedeurSanders pic.twitter.com/Xt4gf1zqsY
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 1, 2025

A Milestone Night

Ramirez’s achievement wasn’t just symbolic—it was elite. With his stolen base in extra innings, the 31-year-old sealed his place among baseball’s all-time dual threats, joining the likes of Barry Bonds and Bobby Abreu in the exclusive 250/250 club. His speed set up Cleveland’s walk-off win over the Twins, their third straight victory.

Now batting .286 with 7 home runs and 21 RBIs on the season, Ramirez is once again proving he’s the heart of this Guardians team.

THATS A WALK OFF GUARDIANS WINNER pic.twitter.com/jbTwkhvY1d
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 1, 2025

Cleveland’s Culture of Camaraderie

What makes Ramirez’s move even more impactful is the city it happened in. Cleveland’s sports scene runs on loyalty and mutual respect—Guardians, Browns, Cavs—there’s an unspoken bond. With Deion Sanders reshaping Colorado’s football program and Shedeur leading the charge, Ramirez’s celebration felt like a symbolic passing of the torch, from one franchise cornerstone to another.

And if you’re a Buffs fan, it’s more than cool—it’s confirmation. Shedeur Sanders’ influence is that deep.

Keep your eyes on Ramirez. If his bat keeps blazing and his respect for athletes like Shedeur Sanders continues showing up, Cleveland might be watching the city’s next two-sport cultural icon.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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