Ronnie Gajownik makes historic debut as manager of High-A Hillsboro team

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The Hillsboro Hops' 9-2 loss on Thursday will not be remembered by the final score, but for a manager's historic moment.

When the first pitch was thrown, Ronnie Gajownik became the first woman to manage in affiliated baseball at the High-A level. Last year, Rachel Balkovec became the first female manager in affiliated ball for Single-A.

On Thursday, Gajownik carved out her own place in the history books as the skipper of the Arizona Diamondbacks' High-A affiliate.

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Ronnie Gajownik (34) of the Hillsboro Hops jokes with players before a game at Gesa Stadium Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Paseco, Wash. (Jared Ravich/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Although her team lost against Tri-City, Gajownik was well aware of what her debut meant.

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"A lot of emotions. I really didn’t eat today, so a little bit nervous," Gajownik said after the game. "I care about the staff and these guys and what’s best for them. So, definitely nerves, but good nerves. So, I can take a little bit more of a breath after this. It’s just great to see and to be part of that change that is really kicking the door down."

Gajownik has had an impressive athletic career. She earned a gold medal in the 2015 Pan-American Games as part of Team USA's women's baseball team.

She later joined Arizona in 2021 as a video assistant for Hillsboro. When one of Double-A Amarillo's coaches broke a foot, Gajownik was named a first base coach for the 2022 season.

She later served as a coach for Salt River in the Arizona Fall League.

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