While acknowledging her pioneering role with pride, Edwards also hopes it becomes more commonplace and less notable that women take on such jobs in sports.

It wasn’t that long ago when women who had aspirations to work in baseball had limited options as to what jobs were realistically available to them. But ever since a flurry of hires that took place in November 2019, scores of women have been appointed by Major League teams in nearly every area of the sport, including those previously considered “male” roles.

On Sunday, Maddy Feeling became the first girl to pitch in the Little League World Series since Mo'ne Davis starred for Pennsylvania's team five years ago.