Rubén Amaro Jr. (born February 12, 1965) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, coach and executive. 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums this season. Sluggball focuses entirely on situational hitting, with no fielding or running required. Amaro, who was the Phillies general manager for three straight NL East titles, founded Sluggball ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Baseball has changed quite a bit since Ruben Amaro Jr. left his post as Phillies general manager almost a decade ago. The game’s shift toward launch, home runs and the three true outcomes — whatever your stance on that new …

Jan 22, 2025 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league ...

Rubén Amaro Jr. played for 3 teams; the California Angels, Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. When did Rubén Amaro Jr. retire? Rubén Amaro Jr. last played in 1998.

Jan 22, 2025 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums...

On November 3, 2008, three days after the Phillies World Series victory parade, Ruben Amaro, Jr. was named Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. His appointment marked an extraordinary personal trajectory that began in 1980 when at the age of 15, Ruben was the Phillies batboy.

Sep 30, 2024 · Former Phillies general manager and current color commentator Ruben Amaro Jr. will call this week’s American League Wild Card Series between the Royals and Orioles for ESPN Radio, he announced on social media Sunday night. Amaro will join the booth with play-by-play announcer Mike Monaco for the first-round postseason matchup.

Jan 22, 2025 · Welcome to Sluggball, a new twist on baseball founded by a group that includes former Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. and boasts retired MLB player Kenny Lofton among its advisers.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sluggball, a 4-on-4 baseball competition co-founded by former Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., is expected to debut in May and tour minor league stadiums this season.