Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as first female umpire to work regular-season game
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol worked as the first base umpire for Saturday’s first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
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3 developments- Aug 6, 2025Jen Pawol will become 1st MLB female umpire this weekend
- Aug 7, 2025MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game
- Aug 9, 2025Jen Pawol breaks MLB's gender barrier as first female umpire to work regular-season game
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