Mario 'Ñato' Ramírez Torres (September 12, 1957 – February 22, 2013) was a Puerto Rican shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played six seasons from through , all coming off the bench. Known mainly for his defensive prowess, Ramírez had a career batting average of .192.
Career Ramírez was signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Mets in . He played five seasons in their minor league system, getting his first shot at the majors in April 1980. He played 18 games in two different stints in New York, going 5-for-24. He was left off the Mets' major league roster that winter, and was selected by the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 Draft.
After two brief major league appearances in and , Ramírez spent and as the Padres' primary reserve at shortstop, often coming in as a defensive replacement for Garry Templeton. He was released during spring training in , ending his major league career.
He later played for the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League during the season.Baseball Reference – minor league career
Ramírez died in 2013 in his homeland of Yauco, Puerto Rico at the age of 55, following a long illness.Baseball Almanac – Major League Baseball Players Who Died in 2013
Landmarks A ballpark within Yauco was named after him, called the Mario 'Ñato' Ramírez Stadium (Spanish: Estadio Mario 'Ñato' Ramírez).
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