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The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) debuted in 2015, featuring four teams in Springfield, Illinois, with championships slated for September 16, 2015, and historic firsts from Mo'ne Davis and founder Justine Siegal.
Rachelle Henley’s journey through grief and advocacy is reshaping women’s professional baseball, inspiring players and community alike.
Katherine Murphy, a recent Belmont High School graduate, was drafted by the New York Heights and called up for a last‑minute outfielder role ahead of the Women’s Pro Baseball League’s inaugural games. The league’s first season at Robin Roberts Stadium drew over 5,000 fans, provided housing for players, and offered Murphy a paid opportunity while she balances a business degree at the University of Maryland. Meanwhile, teammate Katie Reynolds, also a Belmont alum, was drafted but not signed, focusing on pitching development as the league prepares for its next chapter.
A pioneering coach, Rocky Henley has built the largest all‑girls baseball program in the country, guided dozens of athletes into professional leagues, and broken new ground as the first female manager in a men‑dominated sport.
Rocky Henley, a veteran coach and former player, becomes the first woman to manage a team in the Women’s Pro Baseball League, drawing on decades of experience to mentor the next generation of female athletes.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League debuts in Springfield, Illinois, with Justine Siegal at the helm, aiming to expand to dozens of cities by 2034.
The newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has secured major sponsorships and media deals before its first game, marking a turning point in how brands approach women’s athletics.