Kim NG Becomes MLB’s first woman GM

The Marlins made history Friday morning, November 13th. The major league baseball team has pledged to build as diverse an organization as possible. Both were achieved when the Miami Marlins announced Kim Ng as their new general manager.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred had this to say in a statement: “All of us at Major League Baseball are thrilled for Kim and the opportunity she has earned with the Marlins,.. Kim’s appointment makes history in all of professional sports and sets a significant example for the millions of women and girls who love baseball and softball. The hard work, leadership, and record of achievement throughout her long career in the National Pastime led to this outcome, and we wish Kim all the best as she begins her career with the Marlins.”

Ng is the first woman to become an MLB general manager. She is also believed to be the first woman hired as a GM by any major professional men’s team in North American sports.

Ng has an extensive background as an executive, with over 30 years of experience in the MLB. With her new title, Ng becomes the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the Major League. She also is the fifth person to hold the general manager title in Marlins history.

“On behalf of principal owner Bruce Sherman and our entire ownership group, we look forward to Kim bringing a wealth of knowledge and championship-level experience to the Miami Marlins,” chief executive officer Derek Jeter said in a statement. “Her leadership of our baseball operations team will play a major role on our path toward sustained success. Additionally, her extensive work in expanding youth baseball and softball initiatives will enhance our efforts to grow the game among our local youth as we continue to make a positive impact on the South Florida community.”

“This challenge is one I don’t take lightly,” Ng said. “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.”

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