Rachel Balkovec, who was officially introduced as manager of the New York Yankees' Low-A affiliate on Wednesday, said she received a message from tennis icon Billie Jean King when news of her hiring was made public.
Speaking to reporters, Balkovec said King's congratulatory message really meant a lot to her.
"Okay, I can die now. My career's over," Balkovec joked.
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