Alexei Ramírez

Alexei Fernando Ramírez Rodriguez (born September 22, 1981) is a Cuban professional baseball shortstop for Vegueros de Pinar del Río of the Cuban National Series. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays. His nickname, given to him by former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillén, is "the Cuban Missile" due to his tall, slim physique and combination of speed, power, and strong throwing arm. Ramírez batted and threw right-handed.