San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to coach on-field in regular season of MLB

San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first woman to coach on-field in regular season of MLB

Nakken was brought on at first base after regular first-base coach Antoan Richardson was ejected in the Giants' 13-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 02:45 PM IST
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Joc Pederson (R) of the San Francisco Giants reacts as passes first base coach Alyssa Nakken after he hit a home run in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park | Photo: AFP

San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken has become the first woman to coach on-field in a regular season Major League Baseball game, reports BBC.

Nakken was brought on at first base after regular first-base coach Antoan Richardson was ejected in the Giants' 13-2 win over the San Diego Padres.

Alyssa Nakken (L)

Alyssa Nakken (L) | Photo: AFP

She was appointed to the role in January 2020, becoming the first full-time female coach in the MLB.

"To be ready to step in was a no-brainer - this is my job," she said.