The Modern Prometheus: Stitching Together the WPBL
In this article, former college English professor, athlete agent, and sports attorney, Lee Walpole Lassiter, draws parallels between the art of assembling a winning baseball team and the story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Lee’s blog highlights the importance of key roles like the catcher, who acts as the team's eyes and central nervous system, and emphasizes the hidden value of versatile players such as Andreanne Leblanc.
As the inaugural WPBL draft moves into its critical late rounds, the piece warns that simply collecting talent isn't enough—team culture and identity are essential to avoid creating a dysfunctional group. The closing metaphor urges general managers to nurture their creation, suggesting that with the right approach, they could make history and build something extraordinary.
The Fab Four: Introducing the Four Founding Teams Taking the Field First in the WPBL
Meet the four founding franchises of the Women’s Professional Baseball League—New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Explore each city’s identity, baseball legacy, and what to expect ahead of the WPBL’s historic inaugural draft and 2026 season.