Ruben Amaro Jr.
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Ruben Amaro Jr. is an American former professional baseball outfielder and General Manager (GM). Amaro played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1991 to 1998. He was named the GM of the Philadelphia Phillies on November 3, 2008, succeeding Pat Gillick and remained in that position until September 10, 2015. Amaro was a baseball advisor in the front office of the Mets, having previously served as the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox (2016-2017) and Mets (2018). He is the son of former MLB infielder and coach, Rubén Amaro Sr.
In 2008, Amaro was one of three people inducted into the All-American Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame. In 2009, Amaro was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. That same year, baseball fans nationwide voted him the MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards" 2009 Executive of the Year. In 2009, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) named him its Executive of the Year.
In 2008, Amaro was one of three people inducted into the All-American Amateur Baseball Association Hall of Fame. In 2009, Amaro was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame. That same year, baseball fans nationwide voted him the MLB "This Year in Baseball Awards" 2009 Executive of the Year. In 2009, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) named him its Executive of the Year.
