Jose Ramirez is powering the Cleveland Guardians' unexpected playoff push in 2022, putting together an MVP-caliber season that has the team just two games out of first place in the AL Central with a 34-28 record.

Ramirez is having his best season yet, slashing .306/.399/.649 for a career-high 1.048 OPS - third-best in MLB behind only Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge. He leads baseball with 62 RBI and has an impressive 16 home runs to just 19 strikeouts, along with 34 walks.

His impact on the Guardians is massive:

• Leads team in every offensive category
• 16 HRs (more than double any teammate)
• 62 RBI (nearly double the next closest)
• Tied for team lead with 11 stolen bases
• Played all 59 games this season

During Cleveland's recent 13-3 stretch, Ramirez has been particularly dominant, hitting .344 with 4 HRs, 14 RBI and 9 doubles. He became the first player since Joey Votto in 2020 to record extra-base hits in 8 straight games.

While the Guardians are getting contributions across the roster, Ramirez's elite production is the primary reason they're in playoff contention. His 3.8 offensive WAR leads all of baseball, even ahead of MVP favorite Aaron Judge (3.6).

The three-time Silver Slugger winner has established himself as one of baseball's most complete players, combining power, speed, and exceptional plate discipline while playing in every game this season. His sustained excellence has made him the driving force behind Cleveland's success and a must-watch player for baseball fans.

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