One of the most inspirational people from the draft was added to New York. From an early age, Kim broke down barriers in Korea. She was the first woman to hit a home run on a men's team, the first female player in a Korean college league, and currently the first Korean member of the Saitama Seibu Lions Ladies. She... read full bio
South Korean catcher Hyeonah Kim hails from Seoul. Along with Jua Park, she is one of four Korean players eligible for the draft and one of two members of the Korean National Team to be named to the draft pool. At the end of August, hundreds of people traveled to Washington, D.C., including Kim. She posted on Instagram about her... read full bio
With a bat that can prolong the lineup, Kaplan provides San Francisco with another corner outfield option. Her background in competitive Maryland baseball circles gives a potent SF outfield trio additional depth.... read full bio
Kajitani grew up in a baseball family so steeped in the game that a local high school field is named after her great-grandfather. She realized her childhood dream by playing on that field, then capped her high school career with a Central Section championship. A left-handed pitcher and first baseman, she sees the WPBL as both a personal milestone and... read full bio
Ibarra has spent years shattering stereotypes throughout Mexico. She was the first female player in her local men's league after growing up playing in boys' leagues as there were no girls' teams. A longstanding starter for Mexico's women's national team, she has won medals with several states, hit the nation's first home run prior to the World Cup, and been... read full bio
Houk participated in 44 games with 33 starts during her rookie season with Colgate, a Patriot League team. With 19 hits, five doubles, three triples, two home runs, seven RBI, and 12 runs scored, she amassed a.211 batting average. She had a.907 fielding percentage at the end of the season. She had a season-high five-game hitting streak and three multi-hit games... read full bio
Hopkins may have had one of the most unusual draft journeys. She joined her college club baseball team after being a DII softball player and winning a presidential scholarship through her work at the science fair. She then became the first woman to be drafted and signed in the Atlantic League since its creation, catching and DH-ing in an MLB... read full bio
Hondras provides Los Angeles with a youthful second baseman with quick middle-infield motions and Chicago bloodlines. She blends in perfectly with LA's focus on aggressive, athletic defense across the diamond. As she has gotten older, Hondras has seen a few setbacks in her baseball career, including being yelled at by the opponent, being cleated, and being run over while playing third... read full bio
O'Neill's career transitioned from youth baseball to a successful softball career, but his baseball heritage persisted. She played collegiate softball at Fordham and Lafayette after participating in multiple sports during her high school years. There, she broke a record of 40 stolen bases in a single season, was named to the All-Patriot League First Team, and finished with the third-highest... read full bio
Narasaki brings heritage and expertise to Los Angeles. She joined Japan's first NPB-affiliated women's squad, the Saitama Seibu Lions Ladies, in 2020. Since then, she has been waiting for a legitimate women's professional league, and finally she can play center field on a daily basis.... read full bio
Murphy has a long history in baseball. Katherine became the first girl to play varsity baseball at Belmont High after her mother, who was the first girl in Virginia to play Babe Ruth and Little League. Her unwavering work ethic during the epidemic was so noticeable in online training sessions that Sal Frelick, a Milwaukee Gold Glove outfielder currently, emailed... read full bio
Moreno played for Sun Prairie West's junior varsity squad after being a standout player during her freshman year at Sun Prairie East. In 2025, Moreno signed with the Night Mares as their first high school graduating softball player. Moreno, a talented infielder from Wisconsin, joins Boston. She adds another youthful player and infield versatility to a team that has continuously placed a... read full bio
Moore, who began at age four, developed into a catcher who takes great satisfaction in her vigor and leadership. She was voted MVP, made First Team All-District and Academic accolades, and hit 11 home runs in high school softball. She was so dangerous that, following back-to-back home runs, she was purposefully walked five times during the state playoffs. A career... read full bio
Minner's story is one of the most multi-layered in the final round. After being forced to switch from baseball to softball in high school, she went on to become one of the most accomplished batters in University of Missouri history, helped Mizzou win the 2009 Women's College World Series, and was eventually named to the program's All-Century Team. She left... read full bio
Meggie Meidlinger played for the women's national baseball team of the United States. She was the tallest player on the US team that won the bronze in the 2008 Women's Baseball World Cup, standing 6'2". She played first baseman and pitcher for Team USA, who won the gold medal in the 2006 Women's Baseball World Cup. In addition, she was one... read full bio
As the creator and president of the Cal Poly women's baseball club, which took home the 2025 Baseball For All College Championships, McCullough has already made an impact on the collegiate game. She is a right-handed pitcher with leadership qualities who has contributed to the development of the pipeline that the WPBL is currently using.... read full bio
Many baseball fans are already familiar with Mayeux. The French shortstop has been a mainstay of France's national team for years, and she was the first woman ever added to MLB's international registration list as an amateur. With a strong international background and the potential to stabilize the infield, she now joins New York as a late-round selection.... read full bio
The Los Angeles franchise of the first Women's Professional Baseball League (WPBL) drafted Thaíma Maximiliana, a Curaçao native, in the first round. The league is set to start its inaugural season in 2026, and she is the first player from Curaçao to participate. Maximiliana, an infielder with a strong Curaçaoan baseball heritage, is regarded as one of the best young... read full bio
Mackay, a California backstop with a strong defensive presence and experience against elite opponents, helped Los Angeles further expand its catching depth. She will be tasked with assisting in the management of a staff that now includes some of the league's most accomplished pitchers.... read full bio
With Leguizamon, a shortstop who has played internationally for the Dominican Republic, San Francisco continued to develop a solid defensive foundation. Resilience is at the heart of her tale; she grew up surrounded by baseball, pushed into areas where women weren't always accepted, and used her career to inspire young girls.... read full bio
