Jen Pawol becomes first woman to umpire MLB Spring Training game as she was the umpire on 23rd Feb, 2023.
This was the first time since 2007 the umpire was a woman!
it has been over 16 years since the events umpire was a woman,The last woman to do so was Ria Cortesio.
Jen Pawol made her MLB Spring Training debut at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches and, in the process, became the first woman since 2007 to umpire such a game.
This is a significant milestone for women in the industry creating a safe space for the people encouraging a positive and inclusive space, this shows progressiveness of our modern day society putting gender based misogyny aside and fostering female involvement in the workspace
Who is she?
Jen Pawol was born in 1977 and currently works in Minor League Baseball (MLB), She made history as the only seventh women umpire, her becoming the umpire is a significant moment for women in the sports and athletics industry.
Jen Pawol states that-
“I don’t really view umpiring as a gender job, I just view it as, if you’re good at it, and you like it, you should do it.”
This quote is a very significant quote that she has used to encourage all the female athletes and aspirants to pursue their dream or to pursue their passion for sports, This encourages young ladies to work hard to achieve their dreams.
Jen Pawol has made history by this achievement and this stands as a beacon of hope for female aspirants who want to make it big in the sports industry
