Major League Baseball Coach & Sports Management Leader; First Woman MLB Coach; Assistant Director of Player Development at Cleveland Guardians
Alyssa Nakken Biography
Alyssa Nakken is recognized as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in Major League Baseball. Nakken was a three-time All-Conference player at Sacramento State, where she played first base, and a four-time Academic All-American. She earned a master's degree in sports management from the University of San Francisco. Nakken joined the San Francisco Giants as a baseball operations intern and served in various front-office roles before joining the coaching staff, where she oversaw health and wellness initiatives.
Nakken became the first woman to serve as a coach with a major league baseball team when she was appointed as an assistant coach by the San Francisco Giants. In her coaching role, Nakken focused on player development, team dynamics, and fostering an inclusive culture within professional baseball. She broke another barrier by becoming the first woman to coach on the field in a Major League game during a Giants victory over the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Nakken replaced first-base coach Antoan Richardson in the top of the third inning after his ejection. The City Connect helmet she wore during that game was donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, which also houses the Giants jersey she wore on Opening Day.
Nakken was among the candidates interviewed during the Giants' search for a new manager, becoming the first woman to be interviewed for any MLB managerial position. She was named a recipient of the USF Sport Management Alumni of the Year Award, which recognizes contributions and professional excellence in the sports industry.
Nakken later joined the Cleveland Guardians as an assistant director of player development. Throughout her career, Nakken has used her platform to advocate for gender inclusion and leadership opportunities in baseball, emphasizing the importance of representation and mentorship for future generations in the sport.
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