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Women's Pro Baseball League to Hold Tryouts as It Aims for 2026 Debut
- The WPBL announced tryouts at Nationals Park and the Youth Baseball Academy in Washington, D.C., from August 22-25 to select players for its inaugural draft.
- This revival of women's professional baseball, the first since 1954 and co-founded by Dr. Justine Siegal, prompted WPBL to organize tryouts at Nationals Park and the Academy.
- Over 600 women registered for WPBL tryouts, with 150 advancing to the October draft, following four days of drills, evaluations, and a final game at Nationals Park.
- Following the tryouts, the WPBL will finalize six-team rosters through the October draft, leading into spring training and league launch in 2026.
- Looking ahead to spring 2026, WPBL plans to launch with six teams, supported by Fremantle partnership and league chair Grazioli-Venier, with further announcements expected.
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Women's Pro Baseball League To Hold Tryouts As It Readies For 2026 Debut
womens-baseball-pitcher There is a new baseball league coming. In 2026, the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will begin play. But first, the league has to find some players. Which is why from August 22 through August 25 the WPBL will be holding tryouts in Washington, D.C. The tryouts will take place at Nationals Park and the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. So far, over 600 women have signed up. The final evaluation will take place…
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