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Jen Pawol Becomes First Female Home Plate Umpire, Donates Debut Cap

She completed her debut at first, third, home plate in an Atlanta–Miami series, donating her cap to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Aug 9, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Umpire Jen Pawol (95) makes a safe call during the Atlanta Braves against the Miami Marlins game during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Aug 9, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Umpire Jen Pawol (95) shown on the field during the game between the Atlanta Braves against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Pawol participates in pregame activities Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta.
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Overview

  • Over the weekend Pawol officiated first base in game one, third base in game two and called balls and strikes behind the plate in Sunday’s 7–1 Braves victory.
  • Commissioner Rob Manfred praised her call-up as an “historic accomplishment” that reflects her hard work and inspires aspiring officials.
  • Fans at Truist Park held homemade signs and gave Pawol a warm ovation as photographers captured her entrance onto the field.
  • A veteran umpire since 2016, she rose through the minor leagues to Triple-A in 2023 and worked spring training in 2024 and 2025 before her major league debut.
  • As one of 17 Triple-A call-up umpires, her next MLB assignment remains to be determined, underscoring the league’s expanding pathways for officials.