Wendy Hoppel, the Cleveland Guardians' director of baseball administration, recounts her personal and professional journey as a single mother in a male-dominated field. After returning from MLB offseason meetings, she discovered she had been matched with a newborn for adoption, a decision made after a friend's experiences inspired her. Hoppel faced challenges in balancing her career and solo parenting, acknowledging her mistakes but striving to do her best. Her role symbolizes the gradual shift towards gender diversity in baseball operations, highlighting the importance of women trailblazers in sports.
Wendy Hoppel, director of baseball administration for the Cleveland Guardians, reflects on her challenges as both a solo parent and a woman in a male-dominated field.
Having missed calls from her social worker after returning from MLB meetings, Hoppel knew it was time for her long-planned journey into solo motherhood.
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