From left: Denae Benites, Mo'ne Davis, Kelsie Whitmore, Ashton Lansdell, Ayami Sato. Design by Tom Forget.

When the first name was called at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) Draft on Thursday night, there was little surprise: When it comes to the world of women’s baseball, Kelsie Whitmore stands out as a giant.

“Kelsie worked her whole life for this moment,” said WPBL co-founder Justine Siegal, herself a trailblazer as the first woman to coach in a men’s league. “She is the first draft pick this century for a women’s pro baseball league, and the WPBL is honored to give her this opportunity. Kelsie represents all the girls and women out there who dream of playing professional baseball.”

“We are honored and excited that one of the greatest athletes on the planet w

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