Tony Jaramillo
| Tony Jaramillo | |
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| Coach | |
| Born: August 16, 1978 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Rudolpho A. "Tony" Jaramillo (born August 16, 1978) is a former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He currently serves as the hitting coach for the Inland Empire 66ers, the High-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.
Early life
In 1985, Jaramillo's parents were arrested for distributing heroin. He was raised by his uncle, Rudy Jaramillo, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas.[1]
Career
Jaramillo played in Minor League Baseball from 1998 through 2003. He then became a minor league coach, and joined the Reds organization in 2008. He spent the 2013 through 2015 seasons with the Louisville Bats of the Triple-A International League. After the 2015 season, the Reds promoted him to their major league coaching staff as assistant hitting coach.[2]
On February 14, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels hired Jaramillo to serve as the hitting coach for their Low-A affiliate, the Inland Empire 66ers.[3]
References
- ^ "Jaramillo is Mr. Positive, despite parents' imprisonment".
- ^ "Bats' hitting coach gets his major-league call".
- ^ "Angels announce 2025 player development staff". mlb.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)