Jen Pawol makes history as MLB’s first female umpire to work a regular-season game
Summary
Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first female umpire to work a regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game. She debuted as the first base umpire in a game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Pawol has been an umpire in the minor leagues since 2016.Key Facts
- Jen Pawol is the first female umpire in MLB's regular season.
- Her debut game was between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
- Pawol served as the first base umpire during a split doubleheader.
- She has worked in the minor leagues since 2016.
- Pawol was given the assignment on short notice, informed during a conference call.
- At 48, she has previous experience as an NCAA softball umpire.
- Before MLB, she umpired the Triple-A championship game and spring training.
- Her debut is a significant milestone in sports, similar to breakthroughs in the NBA and NFL.
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