Jen Pawol makes history as MLB's first female umpire to work a regular

Jen Pawol makes history as MLB’s first female umpire to work a regular-season game Nation Aug 9, 2025 2:59 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.

Pawol’s much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for Saturday’s first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. She enjoyed a quiet first inning, watching as Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep struck out the first two batters before Agustin Ramirez lined out to third baseman Nacho Alvarez.

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The Braves also were set down in order by Miami right-hander Ryan Gusto in the bottom of the first inning, with no calls from Pa