The 12-time All-Star for Boston Red Sox who also played for Oakland, Los Angeles and Tampa Bay is now swinging for a chance to help the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball Club. However, first he must show that he still has what it takes to be a major leaguer.
Manny has a lifetime .312 batting average and 555 home runs. In Taiwan he hit .352 and had 8 homers for the Rhino’s baseball club. He didn't waste any time getting in the swing of things in his latest bid to return to the big leagues. The 41-year-old sported a new haircut and singled the first pitch thrown in his debut for the Triple-A Round Rock Express on Sunday after joining the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract.
The 41-year-old slugger hit the first pitch he saw for a single in his debut for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, three days after joining the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract.
The two time World Series Champion can be seen at Dell Diamond playing for the Round Rock Express.
Round Rock KIA in Round Rock Texas just north of Austin is giving away 10 tickets to watch the Express play Salt Lake on Friday, August 9, 2013. The first 10 visitors who mention this article can come to the dealership and claim their ticket. Just make sure you cheer for Manny! “I am a huge baseball fan, and it is exciting to see a player with Manny Ramirez’s accomplishments play in our town. We want everyone here to enjoy the fun” states Ali Khan, General Manager of Round Rock KIA.
Round Rock KIA is located 600 Jeffrey Way in Round Rock, Texas 78665 and can be reached at 512.617.5000 or www.roundrockkia.com.
