Diamondbacks, state represented at MLB girls baseball event in Florida
Two Diamondbacks coaches and two high school-age players were part of Major League Baseball's Girls Breakthrough Series in Florida.
Two Arizona players, Ariana Molina and Peyton Pence, attended a girls baseball event in Florida aimed at developing top high school talent. Molina, who once played baseball but now focuses on softball, was one of 32 elite female players at the Girls Baseball Breakthrough Series. Pence, who switched schools to continue playing baseball, also participated in the event.
The two-day program featured advanced training and mentorship from professional players and coaches, including four current minor league coaches, four current and former USA Baseball Women’s National Team members, and two former MLB players. The Diamondbacks were represented by coaches Ronnie Gajownik and Jeff Bajenaru, who shared their experiences as the only female coaches at the event.
Gajownik noted the challenges of being the only woman in a male-dominated field, while expressing pride in the progress of the young players.
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