Jen Pawol Makes History as MLB's First Female Umpire

Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to serve as an umpire behind home plate in Major League Baseball during a Braves vs. Marlins game.

In a historic moment for Major League Baseball, Jen Pawol made her debut as the league's first female umpire during the Braves-Marlins game, celebrating a dream come true.

Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game. Her debut came during the first game of a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins, where she served as the first base umpire.

Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire to officiate regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) games. The 48-year-old from New Jersey will work on the bases during a Saturday doubleheader between the Marlins and Braves, followed by a Sunday game behind the plate.