[3] In nine seasons at ODU, Newman's teams compiled a win–loss record of 321–167–3,[3] won one league championship, and advanced to four conference finals and two NCAA baseball regionals.

[10] After the 1989 college season, Newman was appointed the Yankees' coordinator of minor league instruction, serving in that role through 1996 before his promotion to vice president, player development and scouting.

During Newman's first decade with the Yankees, the team's farm system produced the core of its Joe Torre-era dynasty that won four world championships in five seasons: Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, and others.

[11] He was promoted in 2000 to senior vice president of baseball operations, based at the Yankees' Tampa facilities.

[12] In 2010, Minor League Baseball selected him as the winner of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award, which honors individuals for their distinguished service in player development.