Team player

As summertime afternoon thunderstorms roll in, expect Rachelle Madrigal to have her eyes on the skies.
“The most challenging part of my job is definitely the unpredictable weather we have here,” she says. “I'm constantly monitoring the weather.”

That's because she makes the call whether it's safe for the Bradenton Marauders to play ball for home games at McKechnie Field. It's one of the many responsibilities she fields as the new general manager of the minor-league team, the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Named to her role in May, Madrigal deals with everything involved with putting on a game, from safety issues to making sure every element of the stadium is ready for players and fans. She also coordinates team travel and works to help boost interest in the Marauders.