Jackie Mitchell the female pitcher
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:47 am
Thought this would be interesting to you all:
""the astounding story of Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old southpaw who pitched against the New York Yankees on April 2, 1931. The first batter she faced was Ruth, followed by Lou Gehrig, the deadliest hitting duo in baseball history. Mitchell struck them both out. There was a box score to prove it and news stories proclaiming her “organized baseball’s first girl pitcher.” ""
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ ... Y0MjYwNAS2
""the astounding story of Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old southpaw who pitched against the New York Yankees on April 2, 1931. The first batter she faced was Ruth, followed by Lou Gehrig, the deadliest hitting duo in baseball history. Mitchell struck them both out. There was a box score to prove it and news stories proclaiming her “organized baseball’s first girl pitcher.” ""
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/ ... Y0MjYwNAS2