Jose Ramirez’s unflashy dominance has pushed him into historic third-base ranks, solidifying a legacy that grows stronger every year.NL

Jose Ramirez isn’t just aging gracefully-he’s redefining what a prime looks like in Major League Baseball. Heading into his age-33 season, the Cleveland Guardians’ third baseman is still operating at an elite level, and the numbers don’t just suggest it-they scream it.

Since the start of the 2024 season, Ramirez has separated himself from the pack at his position. Among all qualified MLB third basemen over that span, he ranks first in just about every offensive category that matters: fWAR (12.7), wRC+ (137), OPS (.868), slugging percentage (.520), hits (341), runs scored (217), doubles (73), stolen bases (85), and walk-to-strikeout ratio (0.77). That’s not just consistency-it’s dominance.

And if you think that’s impressive, he’s not just leading-he’s near the top across the board. He’s second in batting average (.281), isolated power (.239), games played (316), and home runs (69).

He’s also third in on-base percentage (.347), triples (5), and strikeout rate (11.5%). Even in categories where he doesn’t lead, he’s right there in the mix: fifth in total walks (120) and sixth in walk percentage (8.9%).

This isn’t the profile of a player hanging on in the back half of his career. This is the profile of a player still in command of his game, still producing at an All-Star level, and still one of the most complete offensive threats in the league. Ramirez’s blend of power, speed, plate discipline, and durability is rare-especially at third base, where that combination doesn’t come around often.

And yet, for all his production, there’s still one elusive piece missing from his resume: the AL MVP award. Ramirez has been in the conversation more than once, finishing as a finalist multiple times, but the hardware has remained just out of reach.

That doesn’t diminish what he’s accomplished-if anything, it adds fuel to the fire. Because if he keeps producing like this, it’s only a matter of time before the voters run out of reasons not to hand him the trophy.

What’s remarkable is how Ramirez has managed to maintain this level while staying rooted in Cleveland, the only franchise he’s ever known. In an era where stars often move around chasing rings or bigger markets, Ramirez has remained the face of the Guardians-steadfast, productive, and loyal. And as he continues to climb the franchise leaderboards, it’s becoming more and more likely that he’ll finish his career as not just one of the best to wear a Guardians uniform, but the best.

So no, there’s no sign of slowing down. Jose Ramirez is still doing Jose Ramirez things-racking up extra-base hits, swiping bags, and putting up MVP-caliber numbers.

He’s the engine of the Guardians’ offense, the heart of the clubhouse, and a reminder that greatness doesn’t always fade with age. Sometimes, it just keeps getting better.