She Just Made History As Major League Baseball’s First Female Umpire–Walking On The Field To Huge Cheers (Watch)

She Just Made History As Major League Baseball’s First Female Umpire–Walking On The Field To Huge Cheers (Watch)

After 30 years and 1,200 games, the phone call that Jen Pawol was waiting for finally arrived earlier this week.

You’re going to the big leagues—and you’re going to make history.

Just like that, Pawol became the first female umpire in Major League Baseball history on Saturday, when she worked first base in the opening game of the Miami Marlins/Atlanta Braves doubleheader.

She worked third base during the second game of the doubleheader and then moved behind home plate to become the head umpire for Sunday’s matchup.

It was a busy weekend for sure, but a historic one.

“It was pretty amazing when we took the field, and it seemed like quite a few people started clapping and saying my name,” Pawol told MLB.com. “So that was pretty intense and very emotional.”

Pawol spent seven years working NCAA softball games before breaking into professional baseball. Since then, she’s paid her dues and climbed the ranks, working through the rookie and minor leagues before becoming the first female to umpire a Triple A Championship game in 2023.

Still, one more level loomed up ahead, and that one held an even bigger milestone.

Major League Baseball was formed in 1903, but the organization had never had a female umpire —until now.

The black hat she wore in the game is headed to Cooperstown, New York, inthe Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chris Guccione, who served as crew chief at Saturday’s game, said it was thrilling. “It gives me chills… even thinking about it and the magnitude. I was just sitting here (and) it kind of just hit me just now. I have a daughter, and she was so excited to meet Jen. And this is just a great role model for girls and women out there.”

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At 48 years old, Pawol’s big league career is only getting started. “It’s just incredible,” she said.

“The dream actually came true today, and I’m still living in it.”

WATCH the moment below…