The Giants’ Budding Star Who (Still) Isn’t Getting Enough Love

In his mere 60 games before the break, Ramos slashed an elite .298/.365/.523 across 263 plate appearances. With 14 home runs, his .888 OPS and 146 wRC+ made him one of the most productive hitters in the NL up to that point.

He wasn’t just getting by, he was blossoming into a superstar in the making.

Across the entire season, with a bit of regression, Ramos racked up 2.3 fWAR, a slash line of .269/.322/.469, and a solid 120 wRC+. Notably, Ramos ended up being the second-best hitter against left-handed pitching in all of baseball, second only to Aaron Judge.

Defensively, the numbers didn’t shine as impressively, but there is some context to that story.

With Jung Hoo Lee suffering a season-ending injury, Ramos was forced to hold down center field, a position he was less suited for. In left field, however, Ramos was solid, posting +4 Defensive Runs Saved and +1 Outs Above Average.

2025: Staying Quietly Consistent

Even though the numbers might not jump off the page like his first half of last season, Ramos is still playing at a high level and not getting the attention he deserves. Through the early part of the season, Ramos is slashing .288/.349/.486 with 10 home runs.

He’s sporting an OPS of .835 and has slightly improved the swing decisions. From 2024 to now, his strikeout rate has dropped from 26.1% to 23.3%.

While Ramos’ advanced metrics may not be awe-inspiring, they’re still solid.

He ranks in the 78th percentile in barrel percentage and the 76th percentile in bat speed. He’s also making some of the hardest contact in the league with a max exit velocity of 116.0 mph, good enough to put him in the top three percent of all big-league mashers.

The Giants, however, have struggled mightily to find any type of consistency on offense. Their team wRC+ is a lowly 93, showcasing just how valuable Ramos has been in terms of keeping their lineup above water.

Closing Thoughts

At just 25 years old, Ramos is still coming into his prime, and for a majority of the year, he’s been one of the main engines for a team that has desperately needed one.

If he continues to develop, there’s no question that he could become a big-time bat for an organization that has been looking for one for years.

Given his value up to this point, and the room for growth moving forward, it’s fair to wonder if San Francisco would consider extending Ramos before his price tag possibly rises as he continues to develop as a successful big-league hitter.

Even though he wasn’t on the Opening Day roster a year ago, he’s become arguably the team’s best hitter. However, the league somehow has yet to fully take notice. Until that changes, Ramos will continue to fly under the radar as a budding star in San Francisco who isn’t getting enough attention.