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Kelsie Whitmore is the first Female professional Baseball player to play in an all Male Pro league. She plays Outfield and pitches for the Staten Island Ferryhawks of the Atlantic League of professional Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, 2022 and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game. On September 03, 2022 She became the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball.  

  • Kelsie Whitmore pitches in the bullpen before her game against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game. .
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks stands with her teammates before their game against the Long Island Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on July 07, 2022 in Central Islip, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks takes batting practice before her game against the Long Island Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on July 06, 2022 in Central Islip, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks plays Left field during their game against the Lancaster Barnstormers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on August 28, 2022 in New York, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks poses for a photo in front of the New York Skyline on July 09, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks works out in the gym at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore prepares herself in a separate dressing room from the Men before her game against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks tries to avoid her teammate Victor Capellan  #37 splashing her with water in the dugout  before the game against The Long Island Duck at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 05, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks uses red light therapy in her locker room at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • elsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks fields a ball in left field during their game against the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks fist bumps her teammate as she enters the game to play Left Field during their game against the Lancaster Barnstormers at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on August 28, 2022 in New York, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks hits a single in the fourth inning against Chris Cepeda #34 of the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks looks on from the dugout during the game against The Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 05, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore signs autograph before her game against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks is greeted in a suite by her Mother Mirasol and Father Scott after her game against the Long Island Ducks.  She hit a single in the fourth inning against Chris Cepeda #34 of the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore greets Mariel Bautista #38 after his two run home run against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on July 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks eats a hamburger in her suite after her game against the Long Island Ducks at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 03, 2022 in the Staten Island Borough of New York New York. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
  • Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks walks to the locker room after batting practice before her game against the Long Island Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark on July 06, 2022 in Central Islip, New York.  Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game.  Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1,  playing as a left fielder.  On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game.
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