On Friday, the Miami Marlins made history by hiring the first female general manager in Major League Baseball history. The Marlins hired Kim Ng as their new GM. Ng is also the first Asian American GM in MLB history.
“This challenge is one I don’t take lightly. When I got into this business, it seemed unlikely a woman would lead a Major League team, but I am dogged in the pursuit of my goals. My goal is now to bring Championship baseball to Miami. I am both humbled and eager to continue building the winning culture our fans expect and deserve.”
Kim Ng Via ESPN
White Sox
Before taking the Marlins Gm job, Ng served as MLB’s senior vice president of baseball operations for the past nine years. Ng started her career as an intern with the Chicago White Sox after graduating from the University of Chicago. In 1991, Ng was hired full-time by the White Sox to become special projects analyst. After four years in that position, Ng was promoted to Assistant Director of Baseball Operations.
In 1995, Ng became the first woman to present a salary arbitration case in the major leagues when she was with the White Sox. After her time with the White Sox, Ng worked in the American League office. As Director of Waivers and Records, where she approved all transactions.
Yankees and Dodgers
At the age of 29, Ng became the New York Yankees’ assistant general manager under Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Kim Ng spent four seasons with the Yankees and won three World Series titles before moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002. Ng was with the Dodgers from 2002-2011 as vice president and assistant general manager.
Before taking the Marlins GM job, Ng previously interviewed for Gm jobs with the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Anaheim Angels, and the San Francisco Giants.
This hiring is massive for women in sports. It breaks down another barrier, hopefully with more to come.
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