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The\u00a0Cleveland Guardians\u00a0have been one of baseball\u2019s best teams this season. The\u00a0Guardians clinched a playoff berth\u00a0with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in extra innings Thursday. The victory ensures that Cleveland will return to the postseason, bouncing back from a disappointing campaign in 2023. Despite boasting the fourth-best record in MLB entering play on Saturday, the Guardians have flown under the radar this year \u2013 as has All-Star third baseman\u00a0Jose Ramirez.<\/p>\n

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Yes, Ramirez was selected to his sixth-career All-Star game this season and briefly enjoyed the national spotlight when he\u00a0participated in the 2024 Home Run Derby. But the 12-year veteran never seems to get the credit he deserves for being one of the best and most consistent offensive players in the game.<\/p>\n

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In the Guardians 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Ramirez stole his 40th base of the season. When asked\u00a0his thoughts on the accomplishment, Ramirez said, \u201cIt feels good but it obviously is gonna feel better if I\u2019m able to hit four more homers for the 40\/40,\u201d per MLB.com\u2019s\u00a0 Mandy Bell on X.<\/p>\n

Shohei Ohtani has received ample \u2013 yet deserved \u2013 attention for his incredible display of power and speed this season.\u00a0Ohtani joined the ultra-exclusive 40\/40 club\u00a0earlier this year. And, you might have heard that he recently\u00a0reached 50\/50 for the first time in the history of the game.<\/p>\n

The Guardians\u2019 Jose Ramirez is on the cusp of history<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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However, fewer fans are aware that Ramirez is chasing 40\/40 with a reasonably realistic opportunity of reaching the rare feat. Only six players have ever hit 40 home runs and stolen 40 bases in a single season. Ohtani did it this year (and he could even reach 60\/60 because he\u2019s essentially a superhero). Before Shohei the club consisted of just Ronald Acuna Jr. (2023), Alfonso Soriano (2006), Alex Rodriguez (1998), Barry Bonds (1996) and Jose Canseco (1988). Ramirez has his sights set on adding his name to that exclusive group.<\/p>\n

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Earlier this season, Ramirez was walked with the bases loaded \u2013 the ultimate show of respect for his offensive abilities. The move prompted\u00a0Ramirez to quip that he\u2019s better than Bonds.<\/p>\n

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While the all-time home run king might disagree, the Guardians\u2019 star is having a remarkable season. He\u2019s up to 35 doubles, 36 home runs, 109 RBI, 108 runs scored and 40 steals with an .849 OPS and an OPS+ of 136. He has 6.1 bWAR in 152 games this season.<\/p>\n

Ramirez needs just four homers to reach the rare 40\/40 feat. There are seven games remaining in the regular season for the Guardians. Reaching 40 would be difficult but not impossible. The 40 stolen bases in 2024 is a career-high for the 31-year-old slugger. Should he reach 40 dingers, that too would be a personal best. Previously Ramirez had topped out at 39 in a season.<\/p>\n

Cleveland has a 7.5 game lead over the second-place Kansas City Royals. The team looks to claim the division crown with the season concluding in just over a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Cleveland Guardians\u00a0have been one of baseball\u2019s best teams this season. The\u00a0Guardians clinched a playoff berth\u00a0with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in extra innings Thursday. The victory ensures that Cleveland will return to the postseason, bouncing back from a disappointing campaign in 2023. 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