Cristina Medina fell in love with baseball after a mere introduction. “I remember there was a baseball field, right around the corner from my house,” Medina said. “I would walk by and see kids playing. For some reason, I was…
San Diego Padres strength coach Cristina Medina has persevered through numerous obstacles to become a trailblazing figure in professional baseball. After becoming the first female trainer in the history of the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol, Medina secured a role with the Padres organization, making her the first woman from Mexico to work as a strength coach for a Major League Baseball affiliate.
Throughout her career, Medina has trained notable players including Padres reliever Bradgley Rodriguez and minor league left-hander Luis Gutierrez. Despite facing skepticism regarding women in baseball coaching roles, she has emphasized individual player development and personal perseverance while helping advance representation across professional baseball leagues.
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