Raffaele Javier "Ralphy" Velazquez (born May 28, 2005) is an American professional baseball first baseman in the Cleveland Guardians organization.

Velazquez was selected by the Cleveland Guardians in the first round with the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.

[4] On July 22, 2023, Velazquez signed with Cleveland for a below slot deal worth $2.5 million.

[5] He made his professional debut with the Arizona Complex League Guardians, hitting .348 over six games.

[6] Velazquez was selected to represent the Guardians (alongside Jaison Chourio) in the All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field.