Baseball: Former All-American continues professional journey

Ramon Bramasco is playing for the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association
Ramon Bramasco is playing for the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association

Former Cerritos College baseball All-American Ramon Bramasco (2017-18) is in his second season with the Winnipeg Goldeyes after a stint playing professionally in Mexico. Bramasco, who was a 2nd Team Pacific Association All-American as a shortstop his sophomore year, transferred to the University of Washington, where he spent three seasons. He then played in the MLB Draft League in 2021 for the Williamsport CrossCutters before signing with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League.

Ramon Bramasco playing for the Falcons in 2018 In his sophomore season with the Falcons, Bramasco (pictured, left in 2018 with the Falcons) hit .322 with 12 doubles, three triples and three home runs, while he drove in 32 runs. He helped the team to the #1-ranking for the Southern California Regional Playoffs, where they were defeated in the Super Regional and finished with a 31-13 record. Bramasco also led the team with 25 walks that season, had a .958 fielding percentage and helped record 27 double plays. He was a two-time 1st Team All-South Coast Conference selection. 

While at the University of Washington, Bramasco started in 95 of the team's 96 games during his two seasons (2020 was canceled due to Covid). He hit .284 his junior year and .287 as a senior, while producing 13 doubles and ranked fourth in the nation with 10 sacrifice bunts.

He played in 19 games during the MLB Draft League and hit .329 with 15 RBI before signing with Quintana of the Mexican League. Bramasco played in a combined 78 games over his two seasons and hit .222 with three home runs and drove in 22 runs.

As a member of the Goldeyes in 2024, Bramasco batted .286 with four home runs and 38 RBI while drawing 50 walks in just 77 games. He is hitting at a .278 clip this season with three home runs and 17 RBI to go along with 31 walks through his first 43 games. The Goldeyes are currently 23-23 on the year and sit in fourth place in the West Division.