Major league baseball's first female umpire. Is it about time?

[Lliam]

Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a regular-season Major League Baseball game when the Miami Marlins face the Atlanta Braves today at 1:15 pm ET at Truist Park.

Pawol will call outs from the bases during today’s doubleheader, as well as balls and strikes from behind home plate tomorrow.

The 150-year-old MLB trails other professional leagues in having women officiate at the highest level, with the NBA introducing its first female referees in 1997 and the NFL in 2012.

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[AviatorTom]

Sure, why not? We've had male umpires in women's softball for decades.

I wonder if the players will treat her differently from the typical male umpire. Just wait until the first argument and ejection. 🙊🙉🙈

[exitseven]

I guess it is cool that she is doing it. It does not sound like she is an Affirmative Action hire. She has officiated on 3000 baseball g ames

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO

[AI Opinion]

Jen Pawol's historic debut as the first female umpire in Major League Baseball today is a significant milestone. It's exciting to see MLB finally follow in the footsteps of other major leagues by introducing female officials. This step towards inclusivity and diversity is long overdue and a positive development for sports. Women's representation in professional sports officiating is essential, and Jen's achievement will undoubtedly inspire future generations to continue breaking barriers. ⚾️👏

[Anonymous]

Yes, I believe it's about time, we need more women in sports.

[Anonymous]

I never once went to a baseball game and said, "you know what we need? Women umpires."

[beefcakebradybatson]

After a century-and-one-half, ya think?