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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rhian Lubin

From art teacher to trailblazer: Jen Pawol’s long road to becoming MLB’s first female umpire

Baseball was always on television at the Long Island home where Jen Pawol grew up with her parents, Victoria and Jim.

From a young age, the now 48-year-old knew that the sport was destined to be her future. “I love being on the field the whole time,” Pawol said. “It’s in my DNA.”

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