Tuesday, April 14, 2026

From MLB GM to Women’s Sports Commissioner

Kim Ng made history as the first female General Manager in Major League Baseball. Now, she’s leading a new frontier as Commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, building a professional women’s league from the ground up.

In this episode of Future of Sports prsented by ADP, Kim Ng sits down with Baker Machado to discuss:
– Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries
– The toughest moments as GM of the Miami Marlins
– Lessons learned from mentor Joe Torre
– Why women’s sports are experiencing unprecedented growth
– How Athletes Unlimited is creating a new model for professional softball

From record-breaking viewership for women’s basketball to the rise of leagues like the WNBA and NWSL, women’s sports are entering a new era. Kim Ng explains why this movement is bigger than a moment, and how the next generation of athletes is building power through visibility, NIL, and community.

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