November 22nd 2024.
It has been reported by 95.7 The Game's Steven Rissotto that Alyssa Nakken, the first female coach in the history of Major League Baseball, will be leaving her position with the Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant in player development. This news comes as a surprise to many, as Nakken has been a part of the Giants' coaching staff since 2014. She is the latest member of last year's staff to depart, following in the footsteps of Justin Viele, Pedro Guerrero, and Bryan Price. In addition, two other former members of the Giants' organization, Pete Putila and Michael Schwartze, have also joined the Braves.
Nakken will be reunited with two familiar faces in Cleveland, as she joins former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Albernaz, who was recently named the 2024 American League Manager of the Year, is now an associate manager, while Correa serves as a field instructor. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Nakken, as she previously worked with both Albernaz and Correa during her time with the Giants.
During her five seasons with the Giants, Nakken has made a significant impact and has made history along the way. In 2022, she became the first woman to appear in an on-field role when she coached first base after the ejection of Antoan Richardson. Last year, she even interviewed for the Giants' vacant manager position, becoming the first woman to do so in the team's history. The jersey she wore during her first major-league game in 2020 has been sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a testament to her achievements.
Aside from her groundbreaking career in baseball, Nakken also recently became a mother, welcoming her first child, Austyn. This new addition to her family will surely bring even more joy and motivation to her already impressive resume. Nakken's journey to becoming a coach in the MLB began as a standout softball player at Sacramento State. She first joined the Giants in 2014 as a baseball operations intern and has since held various roles within the organization before ultimately joining the major-league coaching staff.
The Giants will undoubtedly miss Nakken's presence, but her legacy and impact will continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of women in the world of baseball. We wish her all the best in her new role with the Cleveland Guardians.
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