Also 2-0, Ramirez has an earned run average of 2.69, and he's also batting .533. When not pitching, Ramirez plays second base. Other returning starters include terrific defensive center fielder Vincent Remolete, a senior, first baseman Jhoel Oviedo, a junior who has already driven home 14 runs this spring, and outfielder Michael Cotter, a senior. The surprise of the spring is third baseman Paul Pollini, a junior who's batting .625 with the team's lone home run this season and 12 runs batted in. Finally, there's the younger Del Carmen, who struck out 13 in five innings for his debut.
Baseball is a fun game.
As long as you play hard, he'll be fine. Yes, the potential is there. The Boston City League doesn't give West Roxbury the greatest competition all season, although they are some strong teams, like South Boston, East Boston, and possibly English and Latin Academy. But to prepare for the state tournament, where they lost to Andover in the opening round last year, West Roxbury needs to schedule non-league contests. They're starting a baseball dynasty in the city, but the games against Milton, Catholic Memorial and Oliver Ames will test them most.