First Woman to Win a Rawlings Gold Glove; Host of MLB Network's Play Ball and Softball Analyst for ESPN
A.J. Andrews: Biography at a Glance
- A.J. Andrews is a trailblazing athlete, capturing audiences with her phenomenal skills and inspiring countless women to reach for greatness in sports and beyond.
- A.J. made history as the first woman to win a Rawlings Gold Glove, breaking gender barriers with her spectacular, acrobatic catches and demonstrating the power of persistence and excellence.
- As the host of MLB Network's Play Ball and a softball analyst for ESPN, A.J. leverages her platform to elevate women in sports, championing their voices and achievements.
- A.J. is one of the first female athletes to invest in and co-own PlayersTV, a 24/7 channel packed with premium athlete lifestyle and culture content—including reality shows, comedy, cooking, business, documentaries, and both scripted and unscripted series alongside the likes of Chris Paul, Travis Kelce, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony.
- Through her work on the ESPN TV Special Unapologetic: The Black Female Athlete and as the creator of empowHER empowerment discussions, A.J. inspires women, particularly in sports, to push past limitations, unapologetically embrace their identities, and set bold goals.
- Currently playing professionally for the Florida Vibe, A.J. continues to set an inspiring example for young athletes, showing them the importance of resilience, self-belief, and ambition.
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Coined as the "Beyonce of Softball," A.J. Andrews is a professional softball phenom, current host of MLB network's Play Ball, and a softball analyst for ESPN. A.J. made history as the first woman ever to receive a Rawlings Gold Glove for her flashy acrobatic catches and is currently playing professionally for the Florida Vibe. Andrews is among the first female athletes to invest in and own the distribution platform 'PlayersTV' A.J. As Host of the ESPN TV Special Unapologetic: The Black Female Athlete and creator of empowHER empowerment discussions, A.J. strives to inspire women in sports to dream bigger and achieve more.
