Rachel Folden | Building a Career in Pro Baseball by Mastering the Intangibles

In this episode of the Intangible Podcast, we sit with Rachel Folden, one of the most influential coaches in modern baseball and softball. Rachel is a four-time All-American catcher at Marshall University, a former professional fastpitch standout, the first female coach in Chicago Cubs history, founder of Folden Fastpitch, and now a coach in the New York Mets organization

Rachel opens up about her journey from struggling hitter to elite performer, how adversity shaped her mindset, and why learning to reframe failure is a skill every athlete must develop. She shares powerful lessons on leadership, confidence, empathy, and what it really takes to make the jump from Triple-A to the big leagues.

This conversation is packed with real-world coaching wisdom for young athletes chasing their dreams, parents supporting the journey, and coaches looking to develop the whole athlete — not just the stat line.

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