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 Big Bend Cowboys of the Continental Baseball League.[4][5] After successfully completing Spring Training (April 30 – May 4, 2010) in Alpine, Texas,[4] Brooks was the first woman to make an American men's professional baseball Opening Day roster since Ila Borders in 2000.[2][6] Brooks had a brief stint with the team before seeking her own release to pursue other playing opportunities.
First woman to play in 100-year history of Dutch Men's Baseball League (2007)[7][9]
Only woman to participate in the NABA Men's World Series (2009)[7]
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).[7]
Current career
As of 2017, Tiffany Brooks is a free agent.[citation needed] She presently runs her own baseball and softball academy in Spokane, Washington, called Brooks Baseball and Softball Academy.[10] She is featured in the books The Bus Leagues Experience, Volumes 1 and 2.[11]
