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Jen Pawol made history as the first woman umpire in Major League Baseball, and Adam Wainwright, a respected player, showed her support during her debut, highlighting her significance for women and young girls in sports.
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 made history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game, officiating during a regular season game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, receiving a standing ovation and support from fans and colleagues, marking a significant milestone in sports history.
Jen Pawol, a 48-year-old former softball player from New Jersey, will become the first female umpire to work a regular season Major League Baseball game in nearly 150 years, officiating a doubleheader between the Marlins and Braves.
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.
Jen Pawol, the first female umpire to reach Triple A in 35 years, is set to umpire major-league spring training games in Florida, making her the third woman to do so. She will also be elevated to the role of Triple-A crew chief and aims to become the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game. Pawol, who started her career in the Gulf Coast League in 2016, is passionate about advancing the pipeline for female umpires and provides a curriculum for baseball and softball umpires for high school kids.