Manny Ramirez joined the University of St. Thomas softball coaching staff in the spring of 2026, working alongside Head Coach Fro to oversee the development of the Celts’ hitters and infielders. Ramirez arrived at UST with an extensive background in player development, having spent several years helping athletes throughout the Houston area advance their careers to the collegiate and professional levels.
A Houston native, Ramirez is the owner of Texas Magic Softball, a family-run organization . His coaching experience also includes serving as a Player Development Coach for Hustle Nation Fastpitch along with international stage background having worked with Team Mexico Softball in 2024 and USA Softball in 2025.
Throughout his coaching career, Ramirez has worked with more than 150 athletes who have advanced to the next level, ranging from NJCAA programs to professional softball. His influence extends beyond the field, having built a coaching platform with more than 25,000 social media followers, where he shares player development insights, instructional content, and training resources both in-person and virtual instruction where Ramirez works with athletes across the country.
Prior to his coaching career, Ramirez established himself as an accomplished baseball player at both the high school and collegiate levels. During his high school career, he earned All-District recognition while also receiving academic honors for his achievements in the classroom.
Ramirez continued his baseball career at the collegiate level, while pursuing studies in biomechanical engineering at UTRGV and OCU along with continuing his education at UMaine - Presque Isle. A right-handed pitcher and infielder, Ramirez earned numerous individual accolades throughout his playing career, including 2021 Relief Pitcher of the Year, recognition as the No. 3 infielder in the state of Texas in 2022, and Player of the Year honors in 2023. His accomplishments also earned him a roster spot on the 2023 Team Mexico Men’s National Baseball Team.
“I am incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to work alongside Coach Fro, who was a great friend of my late father,” Ramirez said. “I have tremendous respect for everything she has accomplished at this level, and I look forward to contributing to the continued success on the field but more importantly building them to be one sent and servant leaders off the field."
