New Era Cap Presents Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball Honoring Trailblazers -- Raquel Ferreira (Boston Red Sox), Catie Griggs (Baltimore Orioles), and Lonnie Murray (Sports Management Partners) in Atlanta, GA

ESPN Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza to Host, with A.J. Andrews as Purple Carpet Host

ATLANTA, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Sports Power Brunch™ announced New Era Cap as Presenting Sponsor for its Women in Baseball inaugural honoree lineup, recognizing a dynamic roster of trailblazing women in baseball. An offspring of the signature Sports Power Brunch™: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports, this event will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual Sports Power Brunch™ stands as a premier gathering of excellence at the intersection of sports, culture, and influence — a dynamic celebration that honors prominent women shaping the future of the sports industry. More than just a brunch, this event brings together athletes, executives, creatives, and changemakers who are breaking barriers and redefining what leadership looks like in sports. The Sports Power Brunch™ continues to serve as a cultural touchpoint — spotlighting excellence, amplifying narratives of the leading women in the sports industry, and creating intentional space for meaningful connection, recognition, and legacy-building. 

The New Era Cap presents Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball esteemed honorees include 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; and 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.

The Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball is presented by New Era Cap and will be hosted by ESPN Baseball and Softball Analyst, Jessica Mendoza with Purple Carpet host, MLB Network & ReachTV Host, A.J. Andrews.

"New Era Cap is proud to support the inaugural Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball, an event that showcases the incredible achievements of women who are transforming the game," said Tim Shanahan, Senior Director of Licensed Products at New Era Cap. "As a brand deeply rooted in the sport of baseball, we believe in celebrating trailblazers and innovators who are shaping the future of the game both on and off the field."

"This event is not just about recognition—it's about creating a platform that amplifies the voices and achievements of women who are making a lasting impact on the game of baseball", states LaTonya Story, Creator of The Sports Power Brunch™.

The event will also showcase 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, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings/IS + E and Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Houston Astros.

Tickets for the New Era Cap presents Sports Power Brunch™ Women in Baseball are on sale now at https://sportspowerbrunch.com. Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking celebration of women making history in the game.

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.

SOURCE The Sports Power Brunch