Ruben Amaro (amaroru01)
From BR Bullpen
Ruben Amaro Sr. (Mora)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
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[edit] Biographical Information
He's the kind of guy, well, there's a dignity to him and everyone likes and respects him. - Jim Bouton in Ball Four
Ruben Amaro is the father of Ruben Amaro, Jr. and David Amaro and son of Santos Amaro. Amaro also has two kids from his second marriage who are Ruben Andres Amaro, born Feb. 23, 1990 and Luis Alfredo Amaro, born Jan. 17, 1989. They're both currently playing ball as well and hope to follow in their father's footsteps in achieving the goal of becoming MLB players. Amaro also has a daughter Alayna Amaro, born Jan. 24, 1984.
While his Cuban-born father was a Mexican League star, the Mexican-born Ruben Sr. only had five at-bats in the Liga. Known primarily for his defense and versatility, Amaro's only season with impressive offensive statistics was 1955 when he hit .309 with 18 HR for the Mexicali Eagles of the Arizona-Mexico League. When Amaro was selected to the Salon de la Fama in 1986 he and his father became the first father-son duo to be so honored.
Amaro has worked as a scout, manager, coach and director in baseball and led the Venezuelan club Aguilas del Zulia to a Caribbean Series title in 1984 as a manager.
Amaro was also a coach with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980 and 1981 and a member of the Chicago Cubs coaching staff from 1983 to 1986.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Gold Glove Winner (1964)
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Auburn Phillies | New York-Penn League | 17-53 | 10th | Philadelphia Phillies | |
| 1989 | Bristol Tigers | Appalachian League | 28-39 | 7th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1993 | Bristol Tigers | Appalachian League | 28-39 | 8th | Detroit Tigers | |
| 1996 | Williamsport Cubs | New York-Penn League | 43-32 | 5th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1997 | Rockford Cubbies | Midwest League | 66-66 | 9th | Chicago Cubs | |
| 1998 | Rockford Cubbies | Midwest League | 71-68 | 7th | Chicago Cubs | Lost League Finals |
| 2002 | GCL Phillies | Gulf Coast League | 39-21 | 1st | Philadelphia Phillies | League Champs |
| 2003 | GCL Phillies | Gulf Coast League | 23-33 | 12th | Philadelphia Phillies |
