As expected, Hanley Ramirez underwent season-ending surgery Thursday on his right shoulder.
The operation, performed by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Florida, was termed an “open repair” and deemed an initial success. According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post, Ramirez is expected to be fully recovered by the start of the 2012 season.
Hanley wound up posting an underwhelming .243/.333/.379 batting line with 10 homers, 45 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 385 plate appearances this year for the Marlins, who currently sit 30 games back in the National League East standings. He was not named an All-Star for the first time since ’07.
The 27-year-old “face of the franchise” will have much to prove in 2012, when the Marlins move into their new ballpark. If the Fish hope to compete in the stadium’s inaugural year, Ramirez will have to be far better.
