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Heliot Ramos 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlook: Well-Rounded Fantasy OF With Minor Risk
It felt like we were waiting forever for San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos to reach his potential, and in 2024, he finally hit on that upside. Ramos ranked in the 85th percentile or greater in barrel rate (14.5%), average exit velocity (91.5 MPH), hard-hit rate (47.5%), bat speed (75.2 MPH), and expected slugging (.481). Unlike his previous MLB cups of coffee, Ramos was able to corral his strikeouts (26%) while making contact at a league-average rate (81.7 z-con%). In fact, only five qualified batters managed a barrel rate over 14% and zone contact over 80%, per Statcast: Juan Soto, Corey Seager, Yordan Alvarez, Bobby Witt Jr.—and Ramos. The improvements led to 22 home runs and a .269/.322/.469 slash (120 wRC+) in just 121 games. If there is a red flag with Ramos, it's his splits: he posted a 1.189 OPS versus lefties but just .673 against righties. However, Ramos started 92% of the time against right-handers and proved a capable defender in left field. He should have a fairly long leash to improve against same-side pitching, giving the Giants OF depth chart. If he even meets the ATC projections of a slash line of .251/.312/.430 with 20 home runs and seven steals, Ramos should add a slew of RBI, making him a well-rounded third outfielder with upside but also a minor risk given his splits.
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