Alyssa Nakken Joins Cleveland Guardians, Leaving Legacy with San Francisco Giants

n a groundbreaking career move, Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken, who made history in 2022 by stepping in as first-base coach, will now take on a new role in the Guardians' player development department.

Nakken's journey with the Giants began in 2014, shortly after her stellar college softball career at Sacramento State. In 2020, she was promoted to manager Gabe Kapler's staff, becoming the first woman to be a full-time coach in MLB. Her contributions to the team have been nothing short of transformative.

Multiple reports confirm that Nakken, 34, will be working alongside former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa in Cleveland. The Guardians, who clinched the American League Central title last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt, are excited to welcome her expertise.

The Giants expressed their gratitude for Nakken's impact in a heartfelt statement: "We thank Alyssa Nakken for her incredible contributions to the San Francisco Giants and for trailblazing a path for women in sports. Her leadership, dedication, and passion for the game have inspired countless individuals, and her impact has been truly transformative for the Giants organization and the baseball community."

​As Nakken embarks on this new chapter in her career, the Giants and the wider baseball community will be watching closely, confident that her influence will continue to grow. The Guardians gain not just a coach, but a pioneer whose journey has inspired many and whose future promises even greater accomplishments.