Dane Ramirez

 is a contestant from Survivor: Vatulele.

Profile
Name (Age): Dane Ramirez (41)

Tribe Designation: Taunovo

Current Residence: Tampa, Florida

Occupation: Assistant Coach for the Tampa Bay Rays

Claim to Fame: I was a first baseman for the Astros and the White Sox for several years during my professional career before I retired to coach.

Inspiration in Life: My college teammate Alec has always been an inspiration; he was the best player on our team and destined for the hall of fame, but he hurt his leg so bad that he’ll never be able to play again. However he stayed bright and positive, and his attitude taught me how to approach everything that comes my way on this crazy journey called life.

Hobbies: Spending time with my kids, Racing cars, Swimming

Pet Peeves: Snakes, smell of gasoline, and my mother-in-law (kidding Cheryl! Love you!)

3 Words to Describe You: Funny, Hard working, Relaxed

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I think I’m similar to Matty from Gabon. I’m athletic and chill like him, and I have a pretty good strategic mindset, though I’m more mature. I also love my significant other, my wife Francine, to bits, just like Matty is all over his girlfriend in Gabon.
 * 1) Fresh clothes, I think I’m going to get worn out wearing the same stuff every day straight for 39 days
 * 2) As much food as I want! I’m going to be hungry so it doesn’t hurt to dream about food.
 * 3) An umbrella so when it’s raining I can still go out and do chores/look for idols/scheme/etc.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I’ve watched it since Africa with my wife, and our kids love it too. I’ve always wanted to compete, and now is my time to shine in the spotlight once more.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: Being a professional athlete is grueling, and it’s helped train me to become a hard working and tenacious man. I am willing to do anything to get that million dollars, be it eat grubs so I don’t starve or dig through disgusting mud to find an idol. Whatever needs to get done I’ll do.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I think I have a very good chance of winning. I am a pretty good physical competitor; I also am laid back and likable. People feel at ease around me, and I’ll use that to my advantage. I’ll be behind the scenes, a little forgotten and trusted by everyone, and then I’ll strike to make my moves and win the game.