Chicago Cubs infielder Pedro Ramirez hit his first career Major League home run on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants.
The 22 year old prospect connected for a solo shot to center field in the fifth inning off Giants pitcher Reiver Sanmartin. The home run helped extend the Cubs lead in their 6-1 win at Oracle Park.
Ramirez, who made his big league debut in late May, has split time at second and third base. He went 2 for 5 in the game with two runs batted in.
The Cubs also got home runs from Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ. Ramirez’s blast marked another step for the top prospect as he adjusts to Major League pitching.