Kim Ng
Encyclopedia
Kim Ng is an American
executive in Major League Baseball
. She is currently the Senior Vice-President for Baseball Operations with Major League Baseball.
after graduating from the University of Chicago
. She became the youngest person, and first woman, to present a salary arbitration case in the major leagues when she worked for the Chicago White Sox
, regarding the case of pitcher
Alex Fernandez. She then worked in the offices of the American League
, where she was director of waivers and records, approving all transactions.
In 1997, she was hired by the New York Yankees
as assistant general manager, which made her youngest in the major leagues, at age 29. She joined the Los Angeles Dodgers
in 2001 as assistant GM.
In 2005, Ng was interviewed for the vacant position of Dodgers general manager. No female has ever been a GM in any major sport. The Dodgers hired Ned Colletti
as their GM, who immediately kept Ng on as his assistant. In 2008, she was interviewed for the general manager position with the Seattle Mariners
, but the position went to Jack Zduriencik
. In 2009, she interviewed for the San Diego Padres' General Manager position, which went to Jed Hoyer. On March 8, 2011, Ng announced that she was leaving the Dodgers to take on the position of "Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations" for Major League Baseball, where she would report to former Dodgers manager Joe Torre
.
, where she played softball for four years and earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. A native of Ridgewood, NJ, she resides in Silver Lake, California with husband Tony Markward.
On May 3, 2009, Ng was honored by the Los Angeles Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
in "Celebrating Chinese Americans in Sports".
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
executive in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. She is currently the Senior Vice-President for Baseball Operations with Major League Baseball.
Career
Ng began her career as a special projects analyst with the Chicago White SoxChicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
after graduating from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
. She became the youngest person, and first woman, to present a salary arbitration case in the major leagues when she worked for the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
, regarding the case of pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
Alex Fernandez. She then worked in the offices of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
, where she was director of waivers and records, approving all transactions.
In 1997, she was hired by the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
as assistant general manager, which made her youngest in the major leagues, at age 29. She joined the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
in 2001 as assistant GM.
In 2005, Ng was interviewed for the vacant position of Dodgers general manager. No female has ever been a GM in any major sport. The Dodgers hired Ned Colletti
Ned Colletti
Ned Louis Colletti, Jr. is the General Manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously served as Assistant General Manager for the San Francisco Giants....
as their GM, who immediately kept Ng on as his assistant. In 2008, she was interviewed for the general manager position with the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
, but the position went to Jack Zduriencik
Jack Zduriencik
John A. “Jack” Zduriencik is the General Manager of Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners.-Career:Jack Zduriencik began his career in professional baseball as a second baseman in the Chicago White Sox farm system...
. In 2009, she interviewed for the San Diego Padres' General Manager position, which went to Jed Hoyer. On March 8, 2011, Ng announced that she was leaving the Dodgers to take on the position of "Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations" for Major League Baseball, where she would report to former Dodgers manager Joe Torre
Joe Torre
Joseph Paul Torre is a former American professional baseball player and manager who currently serves as Major League Baseball’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations. A nine-time All-Star, he played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, first baseman and a third baseman for the...
.
Personal
Ng graduated from the University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
, where she played softball for four years and earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy. A native of Ridgewood, NJ, she resides in Silver Lake, California with husband Tony Markward.
On May 3, 2009, Ng was honored by the Los Angeles Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California is located in Los Angeles Chinatown, at 415 Bernard Street. Its Chinatown Heritage & Visitors Center is open to the public...
in "Celebrating Chinese Americans in Sports".
External links
- Pro Ball NW - GM Search: Kim Ng
- Taipei Times - Baseball executive in US breaks mold
- USA Today - Mets likely to fire scout for racially insensitive remarks
- ESPN.com - Ng could become first female general manager
- Newsweek - Kim Ng: She knows her baseball and is in line to become the sport's first female GM
- USS Mariner - Kim Ng's Resume
- - Future leaders of baseball: Kim Ng was recently tabbed one of “10 to Watch” by Baseball America
- - The Pros and Cons of Kim Ng: Do the New York Mets Need a Woman's Touch?