Ayami Sato (1989 - )
Japanese professional baseball pitcher;
a legend in women's international baseball, she is the
starting pitcher for Japan's women’s national baseball team,
which she has led to five World Cup medals;
currently playing pro ball in Canada with a men's team/league,
the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League of southern Ontario;
she is the first female player to play professional baseball in Canada.
Yet another great woman I didn't know about!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that women are inching into the male leagues. Wonder how long it will be before there's a female in the Big Show?
ReplyDeleteExcellent. I did not know about her and will watch for more news.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is great.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea!!!
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How great to see a woman get a foot in the door in that boy's club. No surprise that she comes from Japan. They love baseball.
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