Jen Pawol Breaks Ground as First Woman Umpire in MLB Spring Training Since 2007

Former Hofstra softball star Jen Pawol's historic umpiring debut marks a significant step towards gender equality in sports officiating.

Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to umpire an MLB spring training game since 2007, signaling a significant step towards gender equality in sports officiating.
Pawol, a former Hofstra softball star, has been working her way up the umpiring ladder since her professional debut in the Gulf Coast League in 2016.
Her performance in spring training games could lead to her becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season MLB game.
MLB has seen an increase in female umpires in the minors, with nine women scheduled to umpire this season, reflecting a broader push for diversity in the sport.
Pawol's journey from NCAA softball umpiring to potentially breaking into the majors exemplifies dedication, skill, and breaking gender barriers in professional sports.