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Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular season game, calling balls and strikes at first base during a game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, receiving widespread praise and recognition for her achievement.
Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire in a century and a half of major league baseball, after a long journey through the minor leagues, driven by her passion for baseball and overcoming gender barriers. Her debut will take place during a doubleheader in Atlanta, marking a significant milestone for women in sports.
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire a major league spring training game since 2007, working at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. Pawol, a former New Jersey high school softball star, received a warm welcome from players and managers and will continue to umpire spring training games in Palm Beach County. Her debut marks a significant milestone in breaking the gender barrier for game officials in baseball.
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire a major league spring training game since 2007, working the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. Pawol, a former New Jersey high school softball star, received a warm welcome from players and managers and will continue to work other spring training games in Palm Beach County. Her debut marks a significant milestone in breaking the gender barrier for game officials in professional baseball.
After eight seasons in the minor leagues, 47-year-old umpire Jen Pawol is set to work in the Grapefruit League during spring training, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game. Pawol, a former softball player, remains focused on her job and making the right calls, despite the attention and potential barrier-breaking significance of her achievement. She will start as a crew chief in Triple-A once the regular season begins and could be called up to the majors if needed, as MLB is yet to employ a female official.
The US Navy has become the third branch of the military to lack a Senate-confirmed leader, as Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block military nominations. Retiring Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday relinquished command, leaving the Navy, Army, and Marine Corps without confirmed leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the situation unprecedented, unnecessary, and unsafe. President Joe Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, which would make her the first woman to command the service and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff if confirmed. Tuberville's hold is based on his objection to the Pentagon using government funding for travel costs related to abortions for service members and their dependents.