Post-its, homework breaks and karaoke: inside the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s debut season
Summary
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launched its first season with four teams playing all games in Springfield, Illinois. Players from the US and 11 other countries participated, balancing baseball with school and jobs while helping create this new professional women’s league.Key Facts
- The WPBL is the first women’s professional baseball league in 70 years.
- Four teams competed: New York Heights, Boston Hunters, San Francisco Firebells, and Los Angeles Queens.
- The entire inaugural eight-week season was held in Springfield, Illinois.
- Players come from across the US and 11 different countries.
- Many players managed baseball alongside school or second jobs.
- The youngest player, Addisyn Baird, was 18 and balanced school, baseball, and other activities.
- Coaches and staff took on multiple roles, including game strategy and broadcasting.
- Managers used personal motivational notes, like Post-its, to encourage players before games.
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