1,620 and counting: José Ramírez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played
José Ramírez became Cleveland's franchise leader for games played on Monday night against Kansas City. The Guardians' all-star third baseman played in his 1,620th game, surpassing Terry Turner's mark, which held more than 108 years. Turner spent 15 of his 17 big league seasons with Cleveland from 1904 through ’18 and played in 1,619 games.
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez became Cleveland's franchise leader for games played on Monday night against Kansas City. The Guardians' all-star third baseman played in his 1,620th game, surpassing Terry Turner's mark, which held more than 108 years. Turner spent 15 of his 17 big league seasons with Cleveland from 1904 through ’18 and played in 1,619 games.
Ramírez received the third-base bag from longtime Cleveland first-base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. before the sixth inning, after the game became official. According to MLB, Ramírez will be the only active player to lead his franchise in games played.
Ramírez made his major league debut on Sept. 1, 2013, as a pinch runner for Carlos Santana during the ninth inning of Cleveland’s game at Detroit. He has been part of six AL Central Division titles, including the 2016 World Series squad, which lost in seven games to the Chicago Cubs.
He is the only player in Cleveland’s 125-year franchise history to have at least 250 home runs and 250 stolen bases. He currently has 286 home runs and 289 stolen bases. Ramírez leads the franchise in extra-base hits (729) and has 27 multihomer games.