Women's professional baseball officially kicked off its inaugural season this past weekend in Springfield, Illinois, proving to young girls everywhere that dreams really can come true. Hopefully, the Women's Pro Baseball League will continue to grow year after year, much like the WNBA has over the past several decades. Read More: Illinois' 50 Best High Schools for 2026-2027Photo by Geronimo Giqueaux on Unsplash Photo by Geronimo Giqueaux on UnsplashA Look at the History of Women's Professional BaseballThis isn't the first professional women's baseball league in history. League officials hope to expand by adding more teams in the coming years as interest in women's professional baseball continues to grow. One day, it could be her name being announced on the field as a professional baseball player.