On Friday, the Chicago Cubs announced eight new additions to their minor league staff to help with their hitting. There is no denying that each hire is talented in their own right, but the hiring of Rachel Folden brings something different to the table: a woman’s perspective on baseball.
Yes, you heard that right. The Chicago Cubs have hired a woman to take on the roles of lead hitting lab tech and fourth coach for both of the Cubs’ Arizona league affiliates. It should be noted that Folden is the first woman on the coaching staff in franchise history.