Raul Ibanez #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by L Redkoles/Getty Images)
A Philadelphia Phillies fan-favorite got a much-deserved promotion within Major League Baseball’s on-field operations department.
On Monday, the league and Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that longtime veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez has been named Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations.
Raul Ibanez will be among the leading voices in the MLB central office.
Ibanez most recently served as a Special Assistant with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his new role, he will focus on issues related to rules, equipment, and on-field technology, along with contributing to MLB scouting and amateur baseball initiatives.