Jen Pawol, a 47-year-old umpire from NJ, selected to umpire full-time MLB spring training, potentially first female umpire in MLB history.

Jen Pawol, a 47-year-old umpire from New Jersey, is closing in on the historic achievement of becoming the first female umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Selected to work a full-time big league spring training schedule, Pawol's assignment marks a significant milestone for women in sports officiating, putting her on track to potentially umpire the first regular-season big league baseball game, a role currently filled by 76 full-time staff umpires.

February 12, 2024
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