The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have hired former big league manager and coach, Gene Lamont, as a Special Assistant to the General Manager. Lamont previously served as a minor league manager in the Royals’ organization, from 1978–85.
“We are delighted that Gene will be joining the Royals as a member of our baseball operations department” said Royals Senior Vice President-Baseball Operations/General Manager Dayton Moore. “He has a wealth of experience and will be a strong addition to our organization.”
Lamont, who returns to the organization where he served as a minor league manager in the late 70’s and early 80’s, spent the last 11 seasons on the Detroit Tigers’ coaching staff.