Henry Ramos has spent 11 seasons at various levels of minor-league baseball without a big-league appearance. Well, that’s about to change, and he’s going to have a lot to talk about with his new teammates in Arizona.
While playing in Friday’s game for the Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate Reno Aces, Ramos hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning of an already-lopsided game. Ramos flipped his bat on the home run — which is totally fine — but the Tacoma Rainiers players took exception and started shouting at Ramos as he made his way around the bases.
The whole scene escalated when Rainiers shortstop Donovan Walton ran after Ramos around third base. Ramos turned around, stopped his trot and chucked his helmet at Walton. Mayhem ensued …
Not the 1st time the Rainiers having an issue with Henry Ramos. Weak move throwing your helmet. pic.twitter.com/fdRdEHLmxb
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) September 4, 2021
You don’t see helmet throws in brawls too often. Bryce Harper tried it in 2017, but the throw was awful. Ramos instead connected on his helmet toss but didn’t appear to land any punches.
Ramos, Walton and three other players were ejected for the brawl. And the run counted despite Ramos never completing his home run trot.
But the big-league club must’ve liked what they saw because on Sunday, the Diamondbacks called Ramos up.
The #Dbacks selected outfielder Henry Ramos from Triple-A Reno.
Stuart Fairchild was optioned to Reno following last night's game.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 5, 2021
He hopes to make his MLB debut in the coming days after a wild weekend.