
Trailblazing Coach Rocky Henley Makes History in Women’s Pro Baseball
From founding the San Francisco Bay Sox to leading the New York Heights against the Firebells, Rocky Henley’s career reshapes the landscape of women’s professional baseball.
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From founding the San Francisco Bay Sox to leading the New York Heights against the Firebells, Rocky Henley’s career reshapes the landscape of women’s professional baseball.

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 Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will begin its first season on August 1, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and Boston. With over 600 players vying for spots, the league aims to provide a professional avenue for women in baseball and challenge long‑standing stereotypes.