Jen Pawol is set to make her major league debut, breaking a 150-year gender barrier in baseball as the first female umpire. She received the long-awaited call while in Nashville, feeling emotional and ecstatic about her achievement. Pawol's journey began in high school when she was encouraged by a peer to try umpiring. Starting her career with a pay of $15 per game, she progressed through umpiring NCAA softball and was later recognized by a major league umpire for her physical capability and eagerness to learn.
"I was overcome with emotion. It was super emotional to finally be living that phone call that I'd been hoping for and working towards for quite a while."
"Do you want to come umpire with me? I didn't think twice about it. Lauren's doing it, so I'm going to do it."
"Moreso than any female that I'd seen, she looked like she could handle the rigors of the job physically. But what impressed me was her willingness to learn."
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