Reese Remington is the 35-year-old granddaughter of the previous Windy City Warriors owner, Arthur. She is both the youngest and first female team owner in the MLB and runs the franchise as a “gets-things-done, doesn’t-take-shit-from-anyone boss” (13). During her training for the job, she fired the previous team doctor for his sexist behavior and promoted Kennedy Kay, making her the first female team doctor in the league. As someone who is dealing heavily with Female Authority Tested by Institutional Sexism, she also tries hard to look out for her female employees and set a good example for other women looking to enter the sports-business world.

The intense pressure she’s under to succeed, made worse by the institutional sexism she faces as a woman, causes Reese to struggle with balancing professionalism with personal compassion. She must walk a fine line between caring for her employees and the team while also ensuring that business needs are met. At the start of the novel, she’s more business-focused, which doesn’t make her well-liked by Emmett. As she settles into her position, Reese manages to find a healthier balance. She ends up endearing herself to her staff and the team. After a team potluck, Reese realizes how nice it was because “eventually it seemed as if they all forgot [she] was the boss, and instead treated [her] as if [she] were one of their own” (214).