Summer’s in full swing, and that means it’s time to talk baseball on I Never Knew That !

While sluggers like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani rule the diamond today, few hitters terrified opponents as much as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig almost a century ago. In 1931, the New York Yankees legends faced aspiring 17-year-old pitcher Jackie Mitchell during an exhibition game.

As Biography.com editor Tyler explains in our latest true story, Mitchell made the most of her brief opportunity and proved that women belonged in America’s pastime.

If you enjoy this episode, let us know at editor@biography.com. And, speaking of pioneering women , don’t forget to check out last week’s video about music superstar Chappell Roan .

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