Following the Olympic hiatus that cut short a great year for the league, the WNBA season begins on Thursday. The WNBA has surpassed all expectations since Caitlin Clark joined the Indiana Fever (11–15), setting records for viewership, retail sales, and arena attendance. With 2.4 million viewers, this year’s WNBA Draft set the groundwork for a historic season that saw 3.44 million viewers—a 305% increase from the previous year—watch the All-Star game. The fact that Clark and fellow rookie Angel Reese’s jerseys have led sales charts further emphasizes their enormous influence.
When Caitlin Clark showed up at Yankee Stadium today sporting the recognizable Yankees jersey, she made headlines. In the doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers, who are the defending champions, Clark is scheduled to toss the opening pitch in game two. US Army Command Master Sergeant Matthew Williams is anticipated to toss the first pitch in game one. Reactions to her attendance were divided; some Yankees supporters were dismayed by her affiliation, while others were impressed by her foray into mainstream athletics.
Clark remarked that she was excited for the dreary weather and hoped it wouldn’t rain because it was her first time at Yankee Stadium. She snapped pictures with first baseman Anthony Rizzo and MLB home run leader Aaron Judge before to the game. Making the most of her visit to the field of the most successful team in MLB history, she later joined the commentators in the booth.
Clark and Fever Are Prepared for the Season’s Reopening Caitlin Clark leads the league with 8.2 assists per game and is third in the league in minutes played (35.2) over her 26 games as a member of the Indiana Fever. She also averages 17.1 points per game. Yes, Clark is the real deal. She’s already broken a number of records and is about to break more, such as becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to post a triple-double and setting the franchise record for the most assists (19) in a game for the Fever.
There are 13 games left in the season for the Fever, who will play the Phoenix Mercury at home on Friday. With them in the running for the playoffs, the team’s future is in their hands. It would be wonderful for the league and fans to see Clark in the postseason.