"I still believe firmly," Hurdle said, per John Perrotto of the Beaver County Times (via espnW.com's Matt Eisenberg), "there is going to be a day where there is a female player in the big leagues."
Friday was MLB's annual day in which the league honors Jackie Robinson for his legacy both on and off the baseball field. Hurdle said before Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers that the celebration of the contributions Robinson made extends beyond race.
"This isn't just an African-American celebration," Hurdle said, per Perrotto. "This is about the opening of doors for everybody.