College Career
Ramsey began his collegiate career with LA Harbor Junior College in 1999 and 2000. He was a two-time All-Conference player.
While a freshman, Ramsey pitched in six games. He had a 1-1 record with a 1.10 ERA. As an outfielder, he hit .420 with 7 doubles, 20 RBI and 18 runs scored.
During his sophomore year, Ramsey was 1-1 with one save and a 2.31 ERA. He struck out 28 in 31 and a third innings. At the plate, he hit .361 with six doubles and 22 RBI.
As a junior in 2001, Ramsey switched to the University of Florida where he put up a 4-3 record with 9 saves and a 2.24 ERA as a reliever. At one point in the season, he had nine consecutive appearances without giving up a run. He struck out 56 batters in 52 and a third innings. In the SEC Tournament and the NCAA postseason, Ramsey made four appearances and posted a perfect 0.00 ERA while collecting a save. He struck out 12 in just 6 and two thirds innings pitched. He was awarded the team's Best Pitcher Award for the season.
At the end of the 2001 season, Ramsey was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in 11th round (336th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft, but he decided to play his senior season for Florida. Ramsey made the switch to being a starter for the 2002 season. He would end up starting 17 of the 19 games he appeared in and also collecting 2 complete game shutouts. His record for the year was 10-3 with a 3.88 ERA.
Throughout Ramsey's collegiate career, he participated in various amateur leagues including the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League where he hit .331 with 19 RBI, 21 stolen bases, and 10 doubles while having a perfect 0.00 ERA and 6 saves for the Melville Millionaires. He also played with the Compton Rottweilers.
Ramsey earned a degree in English while at Florida.
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