SF Giants historic hire: first woman with coaching role at Major League level
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants rounded out new manager Gabe Kapler's coaching staff by adding two Major League assistant coaches on Thursday, including former Sacramento State softball player Alyssa Nakken, who is poised to become the first woman to hold a coaching position on a big league staff.
The hiring of Nakken is historic, though she was not the only woman considered for a spot on Kapler's staff this offseason. The Giants also interviewed Rachel Balkovec, who was hired by the Yankees to serve as a Minor League hitting coach in November.
Nakken earned a master's degree in sport management from the University of San Francisco after graduating from Sacramento State, where she was a three-time all-conference first baseman and a four-time Academic All-American. Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 as an intern in the baseball operations department and currently oversees the organization's health and wellness initiatives. She has previously worked on projects relating to the amateur Draft, international operations and player development.
STORY: https://www.mlb.com/news/alyssa-nakken-giants-coach
WOW! Link says Nakken seems unlikely to be in uniform during games as the Giants will be limited to seven coaches in the dugout. But give it time -- I bet we do eventually.
Congrats to Alyssa Nakken. Hope she brings some Magic Wandoo.
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