Manny Ramirez is a former professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter who played for teams including the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. He is recognized for his impressive batting skills, which contributed to his twelve All-Star selections and helped his teams reach the playoffs eleven times. Ramirez was instrumental in the Red Sox's 2004 and 2007 World Series victories, earning the World Series MVP in 2004. Despite his achievements, his career was marred by controversies, including performance-enhancing drug allegations that resulted in suspensions. His offensive records include 555 home runs and a .312 batting average over his 19-season career.