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Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later shes still on the rise and shattering ceilings.

Ng became the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations in the major leagues when she was hired Friday as general manager of the Miami Marlins.

She is believed to be the first female general manager for a mens team in a major professional sport in North America, the Marlins said.

Ng (pronounced Ang) won three World Series rings while spending 21 years in the front offices of the Chicago White Sox (1990-96), New York Yankees (1998-2001) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2002-11). She spent the past nine years with MLB as a senior vice president.

After decades of determination, it is the honor of my career to lead the Miami Marlins, Ng said in a statement. When I got into this business, it seemed unlikely a woman would lead a major league team, but I am dogged in the pursuit of my goals. My goal is now to bring championship baseball to Miami.

Making history by bringing a lifetime of excellence, Kim Ng steps to the helm as GM. #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/UrYESbjTHe

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Making history by bringing a lifetime of excellence, Kim Ng steps to the helm as GM. #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/UrYESbjTHe
Miami Marlins (@Marlins) November 13, 2020

Marlins CEO Derek Jeter played for the Yankees when Ng worked for them.

We look forward to Kim bringing a wealth of knowledge and championship-level experience to the Miami Marlins, Jeter said in a statement. Her leadership of our baseball operations team will play a major role on our path toward sustained success. Additionally, her extensive work in expanding youth baseball and softball initiatives will enhance our efforts to grow the game among our local youth as we continue to make a positive impact on the South Florida community.