softball

The legacy of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is taking on new meaning as young players increasingly see baseball, rather than softball, as a sport they can pursue. The Japan Times reports that more girls are choosing to play baseball itself, extending the relevance of the league that gave women a professional path in the sport decades ago. The shift is being read as a sign of expanding opportunities for women in baseball.

The New York Times reports that women power hitters are drawing new attention as female players post home run numbers that stand on their own, no longer framed only by comparison to men's baseball. The piece highlights how women sluggers are being recognized as athletes in their own right, with growing coverage and interest in women's baseball and softball at professional and international levels.