The Cleveland Guardians enter the final weeks of the 2025 season with Jose Ramirez chasing history.
The star third baseman sits just two home runs away from his third career 30-30 season, a feat accomplished by only four players in MLB history.
Ramirez has already stolen 37 bases this season while posting 28 home runs.
His combination of power and speed continues driving Cleveland’s offensive production as the team pursues a playoff spot.
“Jose Ramirez needs two homers to reach the third 30-30 season (30 homers, 30 stolen bases) in his career. He already has 37 steals. Only four players have recorded three or more 30-30 seasons — Bobby and Barry Bonds have five each, while Alfonso Soriano and Howard Johnson have four each,” Cleveland.com’s Paul Hoynes wrote.
The 30-30 club represents one of baseball’s most exclusive achievements, requiring both elite power and baserunning ability.
Ramirez has built his career on that rare balance between power and speed. He maintains a batting average near .280 with more than 280 career home runs and over 280 stolen bases.
Those numbers place him second in Guardians franchise history in both RBIs and stolen bases, trailing only Cleveland legends.
The veteran infielder has become the face of Cleveland baseball over the past decade.
He steadied the organization through its name change and emerged as a cornerstone after signing a team-friendly seven-year extension in 2022.
His consistent production keeps the Guardians competitive in the American League Wild Card race.
Manager Stephen Vogt and Cleveland fans watch closely as the countdown continues toward another historic season.
Every swing and stolen base attempt carries significance for both Ramirez’s Hall of Fame credentials and the team’s postseason hopes this September.
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