UPDATE: Mo’ne Davis, the baseball trailblazer who made history in the Little League World Series, is set to try out for the new Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL), launching in summer 2026. The tryouts, taking place in Washington, D.C. from August 22-25, will feature over 600 players, including notable athletes like Kelsie Whitmore, the first woman to sign a contract with an MLB-partnered league.
This is groundbreaking news for women in sports. The WPBL aims to reshape the landscape of professional baseball for women, marking the first U.S. league since the dissolution of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1954. The league plans to introduce six teams, providing a platform for female athletes to showcase their talents at a professional level.
Davis, now 24, gained national fame in 2014 at just 13 years old when she pitched a victory and a shutout for Philadelphia’s Taney Youth Baseball Association. Her impressive 70 mph fastballs not only earned her a spot on the cover of Sports Illustrated but also inspired countless fans around the world. With her jersey displayed in baseball’s Hall of Fame and her recognition as Sports Kid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids, Davis represents a beacon of hope and achievement for aspiring athletes.
Next month’s tryouts will select 150 players who will be drafted in October for the league’s inaugural season. With a strong commitment to promoting women’s baseball, the WPBL is generating excitement among fans and players alike.
Davis, who graduated from Hampton University in 2023, has since provided commentary for Little League games on ESPN, further solidifying her role as a prominent figure in sports.
As the tryouts approach, anticipation builds not only for Davis but for all female athletes aiming to make their mark in a historically male-dominated sport. The WPBL promises to be a significant step forward for gender equality in professional sports, and the world will be watching closely as these remarkable athletes vie for a chance to play.
Stay tuned for updates on the tryouts and the future of women’s professional baseball as this exciting development unfolds.
