Even after years of their retirement, an athlete will always remain close to their sport. One such athlete is none other than a two-time World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox. The former MLB star was one of the best sluggers in the game during his time in the League.
Manny Ramirez, a Red Sox legend, has become a talking point on the internet because of his recent attempt at the sport. Notably, Ramirez has not played in the MLB for over 10 years. But the Red Sox legend has stayed in good shape and still has the ability to hit. Recently, a video surfaced in which Ramirez showed off his batting skills and left the MLB fans in awe.
Manny Ramirez is ready to make a comeback!
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In a video shared on Twitter, Manny Ramirez could be seen hitting balls in a batting cage. The former Red Sox star looked to be in great condition and was hitting it very well. MLB Insider Hector Gomez shared the video on Twitter and said, ?Manny Ramirez says he can still play.?
Manny Ramirez says he can still play. pic.twitter.com/ZVyqF9v0OK
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) December 28, 2022
In the video, it looks to be true as Ramirez can still hit the ball really well. Even at 50 years old, the former MLB slugger looks to be in great shape.
Fans have reacted to the video and Ramirez?s batting ability. Most have left positive comments reminiscing about the MLB great?s powerful swing.
He’s STILL a beast! #manram
— Niko (@nikolaikruz) December 29, 2022
Miss that batting stance. Was scary. If he’s still able to have Roids i would love to have him in Left over Hicks
— Samuel Adams (@shmoolwald) December 28, 2022
Best right handed hitter i've ever seen play.
— baseballjunkie (@cliff12) December 28, 2022
Give this man one more try as a DH I know he could easily knock 20 homers or more
— The Legacy (@The_Legacy8383) December 29, 2022
@RedSox 1 year contract?
— Tim Walsh (@TimWalsh09) December 28, 2022
Come back please
— patchy cramp (@Cramp1Patchy) December 29, 2022
Red Sox need a dh
— karl joppas (@aerokj24) December 29, 2022
He still has one of the best swings I've ever seen. I def tried to mimic his stance 😭🦾
— Word 2 The Byrd (@byrdmojo) December 28, 2022
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Although Ramirez is already 50, he has expressed a desire to play in the MLB again. The MLB legend has played for multiple teams but is most well-known for his time with the Boston Red Sox. The time he spent with the Red Sox was his most successful and added a lot to his legacy.
Ramirez helped the Red Sox win two World Series titles
During his career, Manny Ramirez won 2 World Series titles, both of which while with the Boston Red Sox. He was the World Series MVP in 2004, the year that the Red Sox ended the ?Curse of the Bambino?. Furthermore, he played a big part in them winning the World Series in 2007.?
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?Although Ramirez looks to be in great shape, it seems unlikely that he?ll be able to make a comeback to the MLB. What do you think of the video of Manny Ramirez batting? Will he be able to make a comeback to the MLB? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!