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Jen Pawol Makes History as MLB's First Female Umpire

8/6/2025

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Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game during the August 8-10 series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Her groundbreaking journey from the Minor Leagues to this pivotal moment is a powerful testament to breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, inspiring countless future generations.

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Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game during the August 8-10 series between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Her groundbreaking journey from the Minor Leagues to this pivotal moment is a powerful testament to breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport, inspiring countless future generations.