Women will have own baseball league

By Associated Press

Nov 15, 2024 12:07 am

FOR nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau's trailblazing baseball career — all except her time as a double in 'A League of Their Own,' really — she shared the field with men. Frequently as teammates. Always as foes. That's mostly how it's been for generations of female players.

So when she recently heard about plans to give today's players the chance to shine against other women in baseball, Croteau had one thought.

IT’S ABOUT TIME Justine Siegal throws during batting practice to Cleveland Indians minor leaguers during spring training, Feb. 21, 2011, in Goodyear, Arizona. AP FILE PHOTO

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