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. [1][2] He was previously the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox (2016 – 2017) and New York Mets (2018).

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Sep 6, 2016 · Ruben Amaro Jr. played eight seasons as a utility man in the major leagues, mostly with his hometown Philadelphia Phillies. His father, Ruben Amaro, a native of Mexico, played 11 seasons in the majors – mostly with the Phillies, too.

Sep 10, 2015 · The Philadelphia Phillies fired general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. on Thursday, completing a cycle of turnover for a team going through its worst season in 43 years. Manager Ryne Sandberg already resigned in June and Andy MacPhail was hired to replace outgoing president Pat Gillick after the season.

On November 3, 2008, he was named the GM of the Philadelphia Phillies, succeeding Pat Gillick, and remained in that position until September 10, 2015. Previously, he was the first base coach for the Boston Red Sox (2016-2017) and New York Mets (2018).

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.

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.

Amaro served as batboy for the Phillies in the early 1980s and later played for the team. He and his father remain the only father-son combination to play for the Phillies. At the conclusion of his playing days, Ruben Jr. joined the Phillies front office.

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

Mar 20, 2016 · It was November 1, 2008 when the 10-year assistant GM Ruben Amaro inherited the World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies. Ruben Amaro, Jr. was ready to start the apex of his front office...