Breaking down barriers, Rachel Balkovec opened new doors for women in American baseball with the New York Yankees. Rachel achieved the historic feat of being hired as the very first female minor league manager.
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Rachel had to go through the trials of creating her own space in a male-dominated industry to land this accomplishment. While she struggled herself, she dedicated her success to the women who came before her.
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Rachel Balkovec salutes the women who paved the way for her
Rachel Balkovec, former New York Yankees hitting coach and the first to reach this position as well; achieved another success in his career. Rachel Balkovec became the first woman to lead a minor league team; she will take charge of the Yankees’ Low-A Tampa Tarpons.
The inspiring woman had to take drastic measures, like changing her name on her resume, to get interviews in the American baseball coaching industry. Notably, now she has become a strong example of making the impossible possible. Interestingly, Rachel dedicated her success to the women who first took the plunge to step into the untouchable dream of many women.
Rachel notedI am a product of the women who came before me in sport. If anyone thinks that I am a pioneer it is good because I hope it creates an opportunity to think that it is possible for [others]. “
.@_rachelbalkovec tilts his cap to the women who have led the way. https://t.co/5mcqcHQ0o6 pic.twitter.com/t955mWoDtj
– MLB (@MLB) January 10, 2022
What’s even more exciting than Rachel’s success is that she’s not the only woman to make a mark in baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays hire first-ever coach
With Rachel’s historic victory already making headlines, another inspiring update has arrived. The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Jaime Vieira as their very first coach. Jaime would play the role of the hitting coach for the Blue Jays minor league team.
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The Blue Jays hire Jaime Vieira as a minor league hitting coach, making her the first woman to coach in their organization, per @ShiDavidi
: @humbercollege pic.twitter.com/NH7kPTWVLY
– FOX Sports : MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 10, 2022
Remarkably, other notable women have also taken on great roles, not only in minor leagues but also in major league baseball. Kim Ng became the first ever female MLB manager for the Marine Marlins. In addition, women do not only compete with men off the pitch but also on the pitch.
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At 17, Genevieve Beacom achieved the feat of becoming the first woman to play in the Australian Baseball League. Women now walk side by side with men in baseball. Do you think more women will find success in baseball in the coming seasons?
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