CLEVELAND, Ohio — On a night packed with accolades, bright lights and baseball’s biggest stars, Guardians third baseman José Ramírez once again took his place among the game’s elite. Earlier in the evening, Ramírez finished third in the American League MVP race, and by the end of the night he had added even more hardware to his collection, earning a spot on the 2025 All-MLB First Team, the fourth All-MLB selection of his career.
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The honor, announced during the 2025 MLB Awards show, underscored another season in which Ramírez served as the heartbeat of the Guardians’ lineup. The seven-time All-Star third baseman posted one of his most complete campaigns, blending power, speed and consistency with the trademark energy that has defined him since arriving in Cleveland.
Ramírez’s .283 batting average, paired with 103 runs, 34 doubles, 30 home runs, and 85 RBI, showcased his all-around production. Perhaps most eye-popping stat was his relentless presence on the basepaths — 44 steals, a total that reaffirmed his status as one of baseball’s rare true five-tool threats. His .863 OPS and 5.8 WAR according to Baseballreference.com solidified his standing as one of the league’s most valuable and dynamic players, capable of altering a game in many ways.
This year marked Ramírez’s second consecutive First Team appearance, cementing him firmly in the conversation as the premier third baseman of his era. He joined a star-studded lineup that included Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, each of whom also collected major honors on the night.
Shane Bieber and Emmanuel Clase are the only other Cleveland players to be named to the All-MLB first team since the award was instituted in 2019. Bieber was a first team starting pitcher in 2020 and Clase was a first team reliever in 2022 and 2024. Brad Hand was named to the All-MLB second team in 2020 as was Andrés Giménez in 2022.
For Cleveland, Ramírez’s latest distinction is yet another reminder of the homegrown superstar who has become the franchise’s foundation.