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The first women’s professional baseball league in the U.S. in over 70 years debuted on August 1, showcasing four teams and nine Latina players who are rewriting the sport’s narrative.
The new Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut its first season next summer, featuring teams from Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, all playing at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will showcase former college standouts, including transfers from Oregon to LSU and Florida to Georgia, as well as undrafted free agents signing with MLB clubs, while alumni of San Diego high schools prepare to compete.
The upcoming WPBL season, co‑founded by Justine Siegal, will feature a 30‑game schedule, a neutral venue in Illinois and a draft that drew over 600 international prospects.