"It's a proud moment for me and my family, Ramos said. When my mom, my dad, my family and friends found out, they were all excited about it. Everybody's waiting for it. It's something that I never imagined would happen. Representing Puerto Rico at my house, it's tight. Out of this world."
"Team Rubio started the trend in 2017, and whenever the tournament rolls around, they enlist hair stylists en masse. Playing for Puerto Rico is a privilege in and of itself, but Ramos and his teammates will play on their home turf. Team Rubio is part of Pool A, which will play at the historic Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan."
"Ramos broke out in 2024, becoming the Giants' first homegrown All-Star outfielder since Chili Davis in 86, but he couldn't replicate his production in his first full major-league season. He had some fine counting stats — 21 homers, 69 RBIs, 159 hits — but his OPS dropped from .792 to .728."
Heliot Ramos, a 26-year-old Giants outfielder, transformed his hair to blonde after two sessions in preparation for representing Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The blonde hair trend originated with Team Rubio in 2017 and continues whenever the tournament occurs. Playing for Puerto Rico on home turf at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan represents a significant honor for Ramos and his family. Puerto Rico has reached the finals twice but never won the tournament. Ramos broke out in 2024 as the Giants' first homegrown All-Star outfielder since 1986, though his offensive production declined slightly in his first full season with 21 homers and 69 RBIs, while his defensive metrics showed significant struggles.
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