In the heart of SEC country, boys across the state grow up playing America’s pastime. They dream of one day donning the uniform of their favorite team and chasing a World Series title. But for girls, the cold, hard truth is that a viable future in softball is virtually non-existent.
Currently, there are only two legitimate outlets for females pursuing careers in professional softball. The first is the National Pro Fastpitch League, which operates in six cities and employs only 120 players league-wide. The NPFL technically serves as the de facto “Major League” of women’s softball, even though the salaries are low compared to those of Major League Baseball players.