Report: Rays bullpen catcher died by suicide

Field Level Media
14 Jan 2022, 08:49 GMT+10

Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez, whose body was found Monday near Fort Worth, Texas, died by suicide according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office, the Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday.

No cause of death was originally given for the 28-year-old Puerto Rico native, who played college baseball at Arkansas and Illinois State and spent three seasons (2016-18) in the Rays' minor league system.

According to the report, Ramirez's body was found in a field near a creek. Services are scheduled for Sunday.

"The loss of our son has been the most excruciating experience we have lived," the Ramirez family said in a statement. "Unfortunately, we sometimes don't see the signs. Struggling in silence is not OK.

"It is our commitment to honor our son's life by helping other families. No parent should have to endure the loss of their child."

Tampa Bay drafted Ramirez in the 28th round in 2016. He had five homers and 19 RBIs in 66 games in the minors before becoming the Rays' bullpen catcher in 2019.

"Jean was an incredible teammate and friend," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "He brought so much passion and energy each day to our clubhouse and bullpen, and his love for the Rays and baseball was evident to all who interacted with him. He had the biggest heart and most infectious smile. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Jean will be deeply missed."

--Field Level Media

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Illinois Intelligencer.

More Information

null in null

North America

Section

FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes

OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...

(SP)U.S.-ARLINGTON-VOLLEYBALL-NATIONS LEAGUE-WOMEN-GERMANY VS CANADA

(250710) -- ARLINGTON, July 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Anastasia Cekulaev of Germany celebrates scoring during the Pool 8 match between Germany...

Trump announces 50 per cent tariffs on Brazil, calls Jair Bolsonaro's trial "witch hunt"

Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, starting August...

Daily World Briefing, July 10

Trump says U.S. shifting Africa policy from aid to trade U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders from five African nations on...

Trump announces tariffs on imports from Sri Lanka, Iraq and five other nations

Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a fresh round of tariffs on imports from seven...

EU seeks trade deal framework with U.S., keeps retaliation option open: officials

EU officials have said the bloc seeks a trade deal framework with the United States, but keeps retaliation option open. BRUSSELS,...

International

Section