Published 16:32 IST, July 21st 2020
Alyssa Nakken makes history as first woman to field coach in MLB game
San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken on Monday night became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach.
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San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken on Monday night became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach. She replaced Antoan Richardson in the late innings of Monday's exhibition at the Oakland Athletics. Nakken joined first-year Giants manager Gabe Kapler's staff in January, becoming the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position at the major league level.
Updated 16:32 IST, July 21st 2020