The San Francisco Giants are looking for a new head coach, and a potential replacement could be history-making.
The Giants fired Gabe Kepler in September and are interviewing potential replacements. One of them is Alyssa Nakken, a member of the team's staff since 2020.
The assistant coach has reportedly been interviewed for the managerial position, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. If everything falls into place, the 33-year-old could make MLB history by becoming the first female coach in the league.
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Nakken has been a base-running instructor and outfield assistant for the Giants for the last couple of years. She is one of at least three assistant coaches interviewed for the position. The others are Kai Correa and Mark Hallberg.
Hallberg may spoil Nakken dream
However, from that group of assistant coaches, Hallberg is a favorite to land the job, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle claimed.
Regardless, nothing has been made official. Nakken owns a credible resume, having had roles in baseball operations, event logistics, business development, and coordinating health and wellness initiatives, per Bleacher Report.
"Manager and/or bench coach positions are two that my interests gravitate towards at this point in time," Nakken said after completing her first season with the San Francisco Giants in 2020.
Nakken would also be the latest name to have a key role in the world of baseball. Rachel Balkovec has two seasons of coaching the Tampa Tarpoons, a Low-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Aside from Balkovec, other notable women in baseball include Ronnie Gajowink, who coaches the Arizona Diamondbacks' High-A Hillsboro Hops.
There is also Kim Ng, the general manager of the Miami Marlins, who has done an excellent job leading the team to the postseason.
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