Japanese pitcher to make history as 1st woman to play pro baseball in Canada

Japanese baseball player Ayami Sato waves to the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres host the Houston Astros in a MLB regular-season game in California on Sept. 16, 2024.

The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League have signed Ayami Sato, making the Japanese pitcher the league’s first female player.

CBC | Sports News

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