Jaime Vieira makes history, becomes first female coach in Blue Jays organization

The Toronto Blue Jays have made headlines despite there being a Major League baseball shutdown. And yes, it’s for all the right reasons!

The organization announced that they have hired Georgetown, Ontario native Jaime Vieira as a minor league hitting coach. This marks the first time in Blue Jays history that the team has ever had a female in a coaching role.

Vieira has been with the club since she was brought on as a programs specialist with the Jays Care Foundation back in 2019. She was previously a player and coach with the Toronto-based Humber Hawks, and has a Master of Science degree from York University.

No word yet on which affiliate she will be spending her time with.