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Meet Manny Ramirez's 20-year old son, who took Jacob deGrom deep in WBC tune-up game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The World Baseball Classic will feature many members of baseball families, giving the new generation a chance to create their own moments.
One of the youngest names in the WBC is Lucas Ramirez, whose father, Manny, was a star in Major League Baseball for several teams, primarily the Boston Red Sox. Lucas, however, is representing Team Brazil instead of his father’s native Dominican Republic.
During exhibition games this week, Ramirez had a standout moment by homering off two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom. He hopes he and the rest of Team Brazil can pull off a huge upset when they face Team USA on Friday.
Here’s what you need to know about Lucas Ramirez.
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Who is Manny Ramirez's son?
Manny Ramirez has three sons: Manny Ramirez Jr., Manuelito Ramirez, and Lucas Ramirez.
Manny’s youngest son, Lucas, is a 20-year-old outfielder who was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in 2024. Lucas initially committed to play for Tennessee out of high school but instead chose to sign with the Angels and go directly into an MLB organization.
While Manny Ramirez hails from the Dominican Republic, Lucas plays for Brazil because his mother is from São Paulo. This makes him eligible to represent three different countries in the WBC.
DYK: Team Brazil’s Lucas Ramirez is the son of Manny Ramirez 👀
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) February 20, 2026
Lucas was drafted by the Angels in 2024 and reached their High-A affiliate in 2025 🫡 pic.twitter.com/oH5juKdfLI
Ramirez actually played for Brazil in the 2025 WBC qualifiers, where helped the team earn a spot in the tournament.
Lucas Ramirez, son of Manny Ramirez, drives in a run for Team Brazil 😤#WorldBaseballClassicpic.twitter.com/T1epfYmjh6
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 3, 2025
Lucas Ramirez home run off off Jacob deGrom
In team Brazil's exhibition game against the Texas Rangers, Lucas Ramirez took two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom deep.
Lucas Ramirez — the 20-year-old son of Manny Ramirez, wearing No. 24 for Team Brazil — hit a home run off of Jacob deGrom in the first inning.
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) March 4, 2026
The only real blemish on what was otherwise a solid first spring start for deGrom. pic.twitter.com/IkksyzUhYk
Which MLB organization is Lucas Ramirez in?
The Angels drafted Lucas Ramirez in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB draft. While Ramirez had the option to attend Tennessee, he instead chose to sign with the Angels and spend all of 2025 with the organization.
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Where was Lucas Ramirez born?
Lucas Ramirez was born in Weston, Florida when Manny was still a member of the Boston Red Sox.
Where is Lucas Ramirez from?
Ramirez spent his childhood in Florida, as he attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. The school is located a few hours north of Miami and not far from where he was born in Weston.
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What position does Lucas Ramirez play?
Just like his father, Lucas Ramirez plays the outfield. In 2025, Lucas bounced around all three spots in the outfield, playing right field, center field and left field. When he plays for Team Brazil, Lucas primarily plays right field.