Marlins Make History with Rachel Balkovec Hire as Player Development Director
The Miami Marlins have reportedly hired Rachel Balkovec as their director of player development, making her the first woman to hold such a position in Major League Baseball. Balkovec, known for her trailblazing roles in baseball, has a background in analytics and a wealth of experience in various capacities across different organizations. Her hiring is part of the Marlins' restructuring under new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix, aiming to address the struggles in producing homegrown position players in their farm system.