The Women's Professional Baseball League announced plans last month to launch in 2026 as a six-team circuit for female players.

For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau's trailblazing baseball career — all except her time as a double in “A League of Their Own,” really — she shared the field with men. Frequently as teammates.

For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau's trailblazing baseball career, she shared the field with men. Often as teammates. Always as foes.