Ruben Felix

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Ruben Felix
Biographical details
Born (1970-06-24) June 24, 1970 (age 54)
El Paso, Texas)
Alma mater New Mexico State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2001–2004Galveston Junior College (assistant)
2010–2014 UCF (assistant)
2015–2019 Ole Miss (assistant)
2020Ole Miss (interim HC)
Head coaching record
Overall12–13 (.480)

Ruben Felix (born June 24, 1970 in El Paso, Texas) was the bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher for MLB's Baltimore Orioles [1] from 2008 to 2009. [2]

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Career

Prior to joining the Orioles, Felix was with the Cleveland Indians organization as an assistant on the Major League coaching staff. He took that position in February 2004. Previously, he was the head baseball coach at Galveston College for three seasons, from 2001 to 04, before joining Eric Wedge's staff. He also worked as an assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball and softball teams. While working at Texas Tech, he earned a degree in general studies. [3]

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
SeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason
Ole Miss Rebels (Southeastern Conference)(2020)
2020 Ole Miss 12–13 [lower-alpha 1] 0–3
Ole Miss:12–13 (.480)0–3 (.000)
Total:12–13 (.480)
  1. The season was not played past March 8 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

Personal

Felix's wife's name is Michelle. They reside in Oxford, Mississippi.

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