Major League Baseball announced on Thursday that the athlete has invested in unlimited Softball League.
MLB did not provide details, but ESPN reported that he had purchased a “more than 20 percent” stock in the new female professional league and will also help marketing and distribution of content.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement, “Major League Baseball’s investment in Ausl, supporting the long -term growth of volleyball and expanding our engagement with these distinguished athletes and fans,” he said. He said.
Major League Baseball today announced an unlimited Softball League (AUSL) strategic investment and pointed to a unique, comprehensive partnership with a female professional sports league.
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– MLB (@MLB) 29 May 2025
AUSL’s opening season is competing in a barn style on June 7 – bandits, fire, claws and volts – on June 7. Teams will play 24 games in 10 different cities until July 23. The best two teams will meet in the championship series in Tuscaloosa, Ala, Tuscaloosa between 26-28 July.
AUSL belongs to unlimited athletes. Former Miami Marlins General Manager Kim NG was hired as the first commission member of AUSL last month.
“As a part of our wider commitment in growing volleyball and this agreement, which creates more opportunities for women and girls in sports, reflects our confidence in Kim NG’s leadership, AUSL vision and its incredible abilities of athletes.” He said. “For women’s sports, we want to develop volleyball for this extraordinary exciting time.
The league made an agreement with ESPN to publish 33 games. With the new partnership, games will be published on MLB Network and MLB.TV.
“This is a turning point for women’s sports and especially volleyball.” He said. “This sport, which will strengthen our efforts to build a sustainable professional league, will send a strong message about the value of female athletes and the importance of creating professional opportunities for them. Together we will reach new fans and inspire new generation volleyball players.”
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