Tiffany Brooks (born February 18, 1977) is a free agent, right-handed pitcher and first baseman in independent league baseball. Brooks was the first female baseball pitcher in the 21st century to sign a contract with a professional American men's baseball team when she signed with the

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. After successfully completing Spring Training (April 30 – May 4, 2010) in Alpine, Texas, Brooks was the first woman to make an American men's professional baseball Opening Day roster since

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in 2000. Brooks had a brief stint with the team before seeking her own release to pursue other playing opportunities. Tiffany Brooks is also the first and only female baseball player to ever play in all three Independent professional instructional leagues:

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, and

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. She is the first and only female player to compete in the

(2011), the

(2011), the World Free Agent Spring Training event in Florida (2012), and one of two women to ever compete in the

(2010).

Accomplishments

* Second American female ballplayer (any position) in the 21st century to sign with a professional men's baseball team. * First woman on the Hollywood Legends Barnstorming Baseball Club (team composed of ex-MLB players including

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, and Bill Lee, 2010) * First woman to play in 100-year history of Dutch Men's Baseball League (2007) * Only woman to participate in the NABA Men's World Series (2009) * Third woman worldwide to sign a professional men's baseball contract since 2000 * Third American (fourth worldwide) female pitcher to sign since the 1950s (Mamie Johnson, Indianapolis Clowns, 1953; Ila Borders, 1997, St. Paul Saints). * Two-time silver medalist in international women's club baseball competition (Phoenix Cup Hong Kong International Women's Baseball Tournament, 2008—North Stars; 2009—North American Liberty Belles).

Current career

As of 2017, Tiffany Brooks is a free agent. She presently runs her own baseball and softball academy in Spokane, Washington, called Brooks Baseball and Softball Academy. She is featured in the books ''The Bus Leagues Experience, Volumes 1 and 2''.

Filmography

*'' Brother Vs. Brother'' (2016) – Celebrity judge during Season 4 *''Throw Like a Girl'' (forthcoming; currently in post-production)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brooks, Tiffany American female baseball players Living people 1977 births Baseball players from Spokane, Washington

Accomplishments

Current career

Filmography

See also

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