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Rachel Balkovec is making history as a Yankees hitting coach - ESPN Video
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Rachel Balkovec on being first ever female MiLB manager, tough path into baseball, Yankees
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Baseball's first female manager Rachel Balkovec shows off HUGE bruise after being struck in the face by ball at training
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Rachel Balkovec on historic hire as Minor League manager
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Rachel Balkovec will become first woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team - Los Angeles Times
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LSU grad becomes first female MLB hitting coach