Ayami Sato, the greatest pitcher in women’s baseball, is ready for her American debut
Ayami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenAyami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March. The right-handed hurler is largely considered the best pitcher in the history of women’s baseball.
- ▪Ayami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March.
- ▪Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenAyami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March.
- ▪The right-handed hurler is largely considered the best pitcher in the history of women’s baseball.
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Ayami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APView image in fullscreenAyami Sato pitches during a Women's Pro Baseball League exhibition game in March. Photograph: Rebecca Blackwell/APBaseballAyami Sato, the greatest pitcher in women’s baseball, is ready for her American debutA six-time world champion and three-time World Cup MVP, Japan’s Ayami Sato joins the new Women’s Professional Baseball League hoping to help build the sport’s futureFrankie de la CretazFri 31 Jul 2026 11.52 EDTLast modified on Fri 31 Jul 2026 11.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen Ayami Sato takes the mound as the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Queens on Saturday, it will be the culmination of a professional career that has spanned 16…
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