What does Natasha Watley do now?

Now, a seven-time retired pro all-star, Watley is a Youth Softball Ambassador for MLB. In her role, she supports MLB’s initiatives and strategies designed to grow both baseball and softball at the youth level.” Q: How do you think the game has evolved in the past few years?

When did Natasha Watley start playing softball?

Natasha started playing softball at age 5. She attended a local clinic with a friend and “instantly fell in love,” she says. “You didn’t have to be tall. You could be fast.

Who was the first African American girl to play softball?

1951- Betty Chapman was the first African American professional softball player.

What is baseball softball?

Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand. Softball is played on a smaller diamond than in baseball.