Post-its, Homework Breaks, and Karaoke: Inside the Women's Pro Baseball League's Debut Season
The first league of its kind in 70 years brought players from all around the world to Illinois for eight weeks, writing a new chapter in the history of women’s sports.
TL;DR
- The WPBL is the first women's professional baseball league in 70 years.
- Four teams (Heights, Boston Hunters, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens) competed over an eight-week season in Springfield, Illinois.
- Players came from across the US and 11 other countries.
- Many players juggled the league with schoolwork or second jobs.
- Addisyn Baird, the youngest player, balanced games with her senior year of high school.
- Players engaged in local Illinois culture, including visiting lakes, golf courses, and Chicago, and enjoyed karaoke nights.
- The Los Angeles Queens defeated the San Francisco Fireballs to become the league's inaugural champions.
- Coaches and players are already planning for the next season.