USA Women's Baseball Journey, 2010 & forward to 2024 Women's World Baseball Cup with Dr. Ring

Dr. Jennifer Ring visits and we discuss Women in Baseball's
challenges, the Trailblazers and the path ahead.


U.S. Women's National Baseball Team's & n the World Cup
in Thunder Bay, Ontario

Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's
National Baseball Team.

The necessity for ongoing trials and roster selections close
to tournament dates.

Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's
National Baseball Team.

The need for ongoing trials to build a team and make earlier
roster selection

Could name MLB players come out in support of women in
baseball – Derek Jeter?

Improvements over the years and the increased talent pool for
the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.

The need for more recognition and routine coverage of women's
baseball to normalize its presence in the sports world.

Marti Semintelli & Oz Sailors – 2 H.S. girls pitching in
a baseball game should not be that newsworthy. It should be so
normal that it should not be a major media event

2010 Women’s World Cup in Venezuela – Hong Kong player is
shot and there was no media coverage of this.


From Cary to Caracas – 2010 Women’s tournament

Oz Sailors was adamant that she came to play

USA Women’s Baseball Team votes to stay after shooting


Interviews with Players:

Dr. Ring reflects on her interviews with players like
Veronica Alvarez and Tamara Holmes.

The emotional depth and resilience of the players, with
many shedding tears during interviews.



Who is this team – Rich Diversity amongst the players on the
team

Canadians & Americans are arch-rivals

Women in Japan have their own baseball leagues – there is no
softball

Coaches had limited experience with the team in 2010

 Challenges of managing a baseball team with limited
preparation time.

Dr. Ring highlights the differences in team preparation and
strategy between American and Japanese teams.

Dr. Ring recounts the 2010 game against Japan, emphasizing
Japan's strategic advantage in playing small ball.


Veronica Alvarez brings the insight, experience and
leadership to the helm 

Dr. Ring shares her daughter Lily's baseball journey and her
transition to a career in urban planning.

Dr. Ring expresses hope for a future where girls can easily
choose to play baseball.



Honoring Oz Sailors -   Mark Corbett pays tribute to
the late Oz Sailors, celebrating her passion and contributions to
women's baseball.
 Dr. Ring reflects on Sailors' dedication to the game and
her impact on developing young players.

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Dr. Rings books
A Game of Their Own: Voices of Contemporary Women in
Baseball
https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9780803244801/

Stolen Bases

Why American Girls Don't Play Basebal
https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p079153l

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