Two Guardians Superstars Named To 2024 All-MLB First Team

Cleveland's José Ramírez and Emmanuel Clase both had historic 2024 campaigns.

Logan Potosky | Nov 14, 2024

Jul 11, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) and third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrate a win over the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

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The Cleveland Guardians had a remarkable 2024 campaign, winning their 12th American League Central title in franchise history and advancing to the American League Championship Series.

While the team had an abundance of success, two players stood out with incredible individual seasons.

On Thursday, Guardians third baseman José Ramírez and closer Emmanuel Clase were both named to the 2024 All-MLB First Team.

Ramírez had a campaign that had never been achieved in MLB history before 2024, becoming the first Major League player to record at least 39 home runs, 41 stolen bases, and 82-or-fewer strikeouts in a season. Also, according to Stathead, he was just one double and one home run away from the second 40 double, 40 home run, 40 stolen base season in MLB history.

This marks Ramírez's third career All-MLB Team selection, and first time earning First Team honors. His latest accolade adds onto a decorated season, as he was named both an MLB All-Star and a Gold Glove Award finalist for the fourth straight year (sixth time overall for each), and won his fifth career Silver Slugger Award this past Tuesday.

Two baseball players celebrating while each wear a red jersey, white pants, and a red and navy hat.

Clase also had a campaign that was the first of its kind in MLB history. According to Stathead, he became the first Major League pitcher to record at least 47 saves, a 0.61-or-lower ERA, and a 0.66-or-lower WHIP in a season.

This also marks Clase's third career All-MLB Team selection, and second time being named to the First Team. His latest honor is not the only one he earned on Thursday, as he was also named the AL Reliever of the Year for the second time in his career.

Clase has a chance for another award as well, as he was named a 2024 AL Cy Young Award finalist this past Wednesday.

Published Nov 14, 2024

LOGAN POTOSKY

Logan Potosky is an aspiring play-by-play sports broadcaster who, to date, has called approximately 350+ hours of professional, college, and high school sporting events. He is currently the Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Lake County Captains, the High-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. He graduated from John Carroll University in May of 2023 with a degree in Communication, with a concentration in Digital Media, and a minor in Entrepreneurship.