Sports8/6/2025•The Guardian
Jen Pawol to become first woman to umpire Major League Baseball game
Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball (MLB) game during a doubleheader between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves this weekend. Pawol will work the bases on Saturday and behind the plate on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the sport. This move follows similar gender shifts in other major leagues, reflecting a growing effort to diversify the traditionally male-dominated field of professional sports officiating.
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