Yankees’ Rachel Balkovec makes history as the first female manager in minor league baseball (via CNBCMakeIt)
Balkovec started her career in 2012 as a strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league team. She left in 2015 to be the Houston Astros' Latin American strength and conditioning coordinator, making her the first woman to hold that position.
Her interest in biomechanics has helped Balkovec better understand how to use science to improve players' swings and movements.
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