Luis Silverio
Encyclopedia
Luis Pascual Silverio (born October 23, 1956 in Villa Gonzalez
, Dominican Republic
) is a Major League Baseball
coach
. In November 2010, he was appointed first-base, outfield and baserunning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates
of the National League
.
Silverio previously spent more than three and a half decades in the Kansas City Royals
' organization, and was a coach at the Major League level for the Royals from 2003–2008. Silverio has been associated with the Royals since he signed as a non-drafted free agent on November 12, 1973. He played 8 games with the Royals in September 1978. Silverio coached in the Royals minor league system from 1983 to 1989. He was the general manager
of the Royals' Dominican League entry from 1990 to 1992, the coordinator of Latin American operations from 1993 to 1999, the coordinator of Dominican operation from 2000 to 2002, and player development coordinator in 2009–2010. His daughter, Jennifer, is married to former Royals shortstop Angel Berroa
.
Silverio has two sons and two daughters and lives in Kansas City. His oldest son was part of the KC Colts Baseball program managed by Tony Caldarella that won the Missouri State USSSA state title in 2007.
Villa González
Villa Gonzalez is a municipality of the Santiago province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there are two municipal districts : El Limón and Palmar Arriba.-Demographics:...
, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
) is a 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...
coach
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
. In November 2010, he was appointed first-base, outfield and baserunning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
.
Silverio previously spent more than three and a half decades in the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
' organization, and was a coach at the Major League level for the Royals from 2003–2008. Silverio has been associated with the Royals since he signed as a non-drafted free agent on November 12, 1973. He played 8 games with the Royals in September 1978. Silverio coached in the Royals minor league system from 1983 to 1989. He was the general manager
General manager (baseball)
In Major League Baseball, the general manager of a team typically controls player transactions and bears the primary responsibility on behalf of the ballclub during contract discussions with players....
of the Royals' Dominican League entry from 1990 to 1992, the coordinator of Latin American operations from 1993 to 1999, the coordinator of Dominican operation from 2000 to 2002, and player development coordinator in 2009–2010. His daughter, Jennifer, is married to former Royals shortstop Angel Berroa
Angel Berroa
Ángel Maria Berroa Selmo is a Dominican professional baseball infielder. Berroa was selected as the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year.-Early career:...
.
Silverio has two sons and two daughters and lives in Kansas City. His oldest son was part of the KC Colts Baseball program managed by Tony Caldarella that won the Missouri State USSSA state title in 2007.