In 2024, Pawol was an umpire for spring training games. The 48-year-old also has experience as an umpire in NCAA softball games. Pawol, 48, will serve as umpire for Saturday’s doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB told the Associated Press. RELATED: Spring training 2024: Female umpire Jen Pawol makes big league debutThe New Jersey native worked spring training games in 2024 and this year. Pawol’s spring training debut last year was the first time a woman worked as an umpire for big league spring training games since Ria Cortesio in 2007, the AP noted.