For the first time in history, a woman will umpire a regular-season MLB game.

MLB said on Wednesday that Jen Pawol will work as an umpire during Saturday's doubleheader between the Marlins and Braves. She will then call balls and strikes behind the plate for Sunday’s game between the two teams.

Pawol was previously called up to the MLB level to officiate spring training games in 2024 and was selected among 21 minor league umpires to work spring training games in 2025.

She umpired her first professional game in 2016 when she was assigned to the Gulf Coast Rookie League. Like many players who ascend to the big leagues, Pawol climbed the ranks of the minor leagues before receiving her MLB call-up this week.

"I can control my hustle, my calls, and my professionalism. But gender and race ar

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