The First

Setting the Tone With Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec

Season 1

Baseball is a male-dominated sport, but women like Kim Ng, Jean Afterman, Raquel Ferreira, and Rachel Balkovec are changing the landscape. In this episode of The First, Rachel discusses her trajectory as an athlete, her experiences as a strength and conditioning coach, her new position with the Yankees, developing Latinx players, and more.

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