MLB calls up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Marlins-Braves game
Summary
Jen Pawol will be the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history when she officiates games between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves. She is set to work as the base umpire on Saturday and behind the plate on Sunday. This milestone follows similar achievements in other sports, where women have taken on official roles.Key Facts
- Jen Pawol will umpire MLB games between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
- She will work the bases on Saturday and the plate on Sunday at Truist Park.
- Pawol, 48, is the first woman to umpire in MLB.
- She previously umpired in spring training games.
- Other sports like the NBA, NFL, and FIFA have also seen women in official roles.
- Pawol has a background as an all-state softball and soccer player.
- She was part of the USA Baseball women's national team in 2001.
- MLB uses 76 full-time umpires and additional fill-in umpires as needed.
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