by Australian Baseball Federation
Shae Lillywhite has signed with the Japanese Women’s Baseball League, becoming the first International player to do so.
Lillywhite, from Victoria, is a five time Team Australia representative and one of a group of Australian players who are taking Women’s Baseball to the next level.
Speaking to the Herald Sun, Shae said; “I am very lucky. I am going to be the first international player to get a contract. A lot of people don’t realise women play. They think it is softball but there are huge opportunities for women now. I just love the game. You always keep learning every time you play and the best part is being in a team.”
Shae will now move to Tokyo for her six month contract and play infront of sell-out crowds in Japan.
Baseball Australia congratulates Shae on paving the way, not only for Australia’s female players, but for the International women’s baseball community.