The league’s development includes a November draft and a JetBlue Park draft party that helped catalyze this week’s activities.

Red Sox officials, including their GM and other executives, celebrate the WPBL as a historic milestone and a chance to support women at the sport’s highest level.

Fort Myers is buzzing as Kelsie Whitmore and other women’s baseball stars train ahead of the WPBL kickoff, signaling the first U.S. women’s pro league in more than seven decades.

The WPBL will stage a six-week regular season and a two-week postseason at a central venue in Springfield, Illinois, with Fort Myers serving as a preseason kickoff and showcase.

Key quotes from players and organizers emphasize pride, focus, and the excitement surrounding the league’s launch.

The Red Sox organization, led by GM Shawn Smith, stresses the historical significance and the potential for growth, treating WPBL athletes as elite at the sport’s pinnacle.