Omar Malavé

Omar Malavé
Coach
Born: (1963-01-17) January 17, 1963
Cumaná, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Omar Antonio Malavé (born January 17, 1963) is a Venezuelan professional baseball coach and a former player and manager. The former first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball in 2010,[1] Malavé spent the 2013 season as the coordinator of Latin American operations in Toronto's player development system.

Malavé played in the minor leagues for the Blue Jays from 1981 to 1989. A versatile performer, he played every infield position and well as outfield, and hit .258 in 654 games played.[2]

Malavé managed in the Blue Jays' minor league system from 1991–2009 and in 2011–2012.[2]

On January 13, 2014, Malavé was named the manager of the Dunedin Blue Jays.[3]

References

  1. "Blue Jays complete coaching staff for 2010". MLB.com. October 30, 2010. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Minor league page in Baseball Reference
  3. Davidi, Shi (January 13, 2014). "Blue Jays unveil minor league coaching staff". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 13, 2014.
Preceded by
Garth Iorg
Knoxville Smokies manager
1996–1999
Succeeded by
Rocket Wheeler
Preceded by
Mel Queen
Syracuse SkyChiefs manager
2000–2003
Succeeded by
Marty Pevey
Preceded by
Dwayne Murphy
Toronto Blue Jays first base coach
2010
Succeeded by
Torey Lovullo


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