Jen Pawol

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jen-pawol

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jen Pawol born?December 29, 1976
2. What was Jen Pawol's job?Seventh woman to achieve professional baseball umpire status
3. What is the major league baseball umpire debut?August 9, 2025
4. What is the MLB umpire uniform number?95
5. Who is Jen Pawol?Jen Pawol is a baseball umpire who became the first woman to work in Major League Baseball.
6. When did she start umpiring in MLB?She joined the MLB umpire roster on August 9, 2025.

Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest professional baseball league in North America, comprising the American League and the National League, with a rich history and significant cultural impact.
Umpire: An official responsible for enforcing the rules of a sport, making judgments, and ensuring fair play during competition.
Gender Equality in Sports: The principle of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities and treatment within the realm of sports.