The event brought together some of baseball's most influential leaders for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the women redefining the sport

ATLANTA, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, July 13, The Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball presented by New Era Cap, brought together some of baseball's most influential leaders for an inspiring afternoon celebrating the women redefining the sport. Hosted in the heart of Atlanta, at The Four Seasons Hotel, the exclusive brunch honored a dynamic roster of trailblazing women who are making their mark across all levels of baseball and continue to pave the way for greater equity, visibility, and opportunity across the game and beyond the diamond.

The high-energy brunch served as a powerful moment of recognition and inspiration, highlighting the stories and achievements of three women, Raquel Ferreira (Boston Red Sox), Lonnie Murray (Sports Management Partners), and Catie Griggs (Baltimore Orioles), who are making an indelible mark on the beloved sport. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Atlanta during MLB All Star Weekend 2025, the event was a testament to the growing momentum behind women's roles in professional baseball, both on and off the field.

2025 Honorees:

• Raquel Ferreira, Executive Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Boston Red Sox, who is only the fourth female to hold the title of Assistant General Manager in a baseball operations department in Major League Baseball, and the first as an Executive Vice President.
• Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles, who is the first female President in club history.
• Lonnie Murray, CEO, Sports Management Partners, and the first Black woman to be certified as a player agent by the MLB Players Association.

Event Highlights:

• Guests enjoyed a dynamic program hosted by ESPN MLB and Softball Analyst, Jessica Mendoza featuring honoree spotlights, a panel discussion, a "Welcome to Atlanta" networking reception, and a high-energy brunch reception with tunes from DJ Naturel. The atmosphere was one of celebration, inspiration, and collective action toward advancing women in baseball.
• The inspiring event featured a beautiful, purple carpet fit for royalty in its signature purple hue hosted by MLB Network & ReachTV Host, A.J. Andrews. Purple Carpet VIP attendees included: Maria Taylor, Host (NBC Sports), Monica McNutt(ESPN Basketball Analyst), LaChina Robinson (ESPN Women's Basketball Analyst/Host), Angel Gray (ESPN Basketball Sideline Reporter), AJ Terrell, Jr. (NFL Player, Atlanta Falcons), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (TV Hosts and stars of Married to Real Estate), and many more sports, television and entertainment executives.
• The event showcased a Women of the Diamond panel presented by New Era Cap with Moderator Jesse Ladoue McMullen, Director of Marketing, New Era Cap along with panelists Asia Gholston, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings/IS + E and Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Houston Astros.
• New Era Cap, known globally for its connection to baseball culture and women in sports, underscored its commitment through its presenting sponsor partnership, which featured an impressive New Era Cap wall representing all MLB teams in custom purple and gold, a New Era flower bar for a special DIY floral bouquet station and a custom New Era Cap photo booth that placed guests on the cover of their own personalized New Era Cap and Sports Power Brunch lightbox, as well as gifted guests with their own New Era Cap headwear of their favorite MLB team or the 2025 MLB All Star Weekend New Era Cap.
• Pronghorn, the official spirits sponsor and leader in inclusive investments and cultural impact, activated a signature cocktail experience curated by underrepresented entrepreneurs' spirits brands, celebrating diversity in the beverage space.

The Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball is a continuation of the growing ecosystem supporting women in sports, providing a space for recognition, community-building, and legacy.

ABOUT NEW ERA CAP

Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and 1,000+ worldwide retail store network, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the world. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New era's global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com and social channels @neweracap.

ABOUT PRONGHORN

Pronghorn is a standalone business focused on creating a template for effectively diversifying any industry. Starting with the spirits industry, Pronghorn is laying the groundwork to develop a scalable methodology that can be applied to other industries and communities in the future. By leveraging capital investment, incubation, and recruitment initiatives, Pronghorn is actively building this template by accelerating access to the spirits industry for under tapped businesses and individuals. Co-founded by industry veterans Dia Simms, Erin J. Hall, and Dan Sanborn, Pronghorn embodies the endurance and speed of its namesake, the fastest land mammal in North America. Pronghorn believes that creating meaningful, lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint.

Media Contact

LeToya Bacon, LAB Public Relations, 1 (917) 355-1770, letoya.bacon@labpublicrelations.com

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