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Pawol to become first woman to umpire in regular-season MLB game

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, AUG 6 – Jen Pawol, a Minor League umpire since 2016, will officiate a Marlins-Braves doubleheader and series finale, marking MLB's first female umpire in a regular-season game.

  • Jen Pawol will make history as the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball on August 10-11, 2025, during the games between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
  • Pawol previously worked spring training games in 2024 and 2025, marking her ascent in a field traditionally dominated by men.
  • This historic appointment follows the breaking of gender barriers in other sports, including the NBA and NFL, with notable referees such as Violet Palmer and Sarah Thomas paving the way.
  • Pawol expressed her dedication to the sport, stating, 'I wasn’t really satisfied' and emphasizing her desire for competitive involvement in officiating.
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KMGH broke the news in on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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