The Oakland Ballers will make history on Thursday when trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore takes the mound as the first female opening pitcher in the Pioneer League.
The Oakland Ballers will make history on Thursday when trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore takes the mound as the first female opening pitcher in the Pioneer League, an independent league partnered with Major League Baseball. Whitmore will be the opener for the B's third match-up in a six-game series at home against the Yolo High Wheelers of Davis. The 25-year-old California native from San Diego is no a stranger to breaking barriers.
In an earlier interview with KTVU sports anchor Jason Appelbuam, Whitmore spoke about the responsibility she feels to serve as an example for young female athletes. "I am doing the best I can to be a role model for younger girls, striving to help them achieve their goals and dreams," the baseball player said. "To me it's an honor to be a part of that, to be given that opportunity.
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