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First U.S. Pro Women’s Baseball Tryouts in 80 Years Open in Washington

The four-day showcase will narrow a 600-plus field to 150 draft-eligible players for an October selection.

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Kelsie Whitmore playing for Staten Island in 2022.
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Overview

  • Day 1 unfolded at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy with drills, performance testing and evaluations led by adviser Alex Hugo.
  • The event runs through Monday with a live showcase game scheduled at Nationals Park on August 25.
  • Mo'ne Davis took reps in center field and threw a bullpen session after shaking off early nerves.
  • Players arrived from 10 countries and span ages 17 to 57, reflecting wide interest in a six-team circuit slated to launch next year.
  • The tryouts are held in partnership with the Washington Nationals, with signed standouts Ayami Sato and Alli Schroder assisting on the field.