Breaking Barriers is a cornerstone initiative of the USA Baseball Foundation, dedicated to making baseball accessible and inclusive, with a primary focus on empowering women to play the game. Our 'Women In the Game' initiative is committed to breaking down the historical barriers that have limited female participation in baseball, creating opportunities for women and girls to see themselves on the field and supporting their growth in the sport.
The USA Baseball Foundation is proud to support this historically underrepresented community of baseball players, ensuring that all women and girls, regardless of background or location, have the opportunity to play the game.
By breaking these barriers, we aim to foster an inclusive community where women in baseball are celebrated, supported and empowered. Our efforts will help build a future where every woman and girl has the chance to experience the joy of playing baseball.
This initiative aims to champion the rise of women in baseball and is already paving the way, culminating in the success of the USA Baseball Women’s National Team. The team has made history since its launch in 2004, winning the first-ever Women’s Baseball World Cup and defending its title with another gold medal in 2006. This momentum carried forward, reaching new heights when the Pan American Sports Organization added women’s baseball to the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games program, marking the first time women’s baseball was recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
