Born and raised in the Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia, Amaro was a batboy for the Phillies from 1980--83 when his father, Rubén Sr., a former Gold Glove shortstop with the club, was the first base coach.
Born and raised in the Rhawnhurst section of Northeast Philadelphia, Amaro played Little League ball for Crispin Gardens. He later was a batboy for the Phillies from 1980--83 when his father, Rubén Sr., a former Gold Glove shortstop with the club, was the first base coach.