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Women's Pro Baseball League Sets Tryouts at Nationals Park Ahead of Spring 2026 Launch

More than 600 women will compete for 150 draft invitations through drills, performance testing and a showcase game.

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Overview

  • Over 600 registrants have signed up for the four-day tryout camp scheduled Aug. 22–25 at Nationals Park and the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
  • Participants will undergo drill-focused sessions and athletic performance tests before competing in a live exhibition game for final cuts.
  • Team USA standout and league adviser Alex Hugo will lead evaluations alongside co-founder Justine Siegal.
  • The camp will narrow the field to 150 players who will enter the WPBL’s October draft for six inaugural teams set to start in spring 2026.
  • The league has secured a media rights deal with Fremantle and appointed investor Assia Grazioli-Venier as its chair.