The First Woman Umpire in Baseball | MLB News

In a historic moment echoing over a century, Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game — but her legacy traces back to 1904, when 16-year-old Amanda Clement broke barriers in South Dakota by becoming the first woman paid to umpire. With sharp calls and unwavering authority, she turned down offers, ejected players, and famously quipped “I’m wedded to baseball” when men flirted after games. Her earnings funded her education, leading her to become a teacher and social worker — even earning a nod from Teddy Roosevelt. Both women shattered norms on the diamond, proving excellence knows no gender. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a3e6778f361675b