Teenager Genevieve Beacom becomes the first female pitcher to play for an Australian professional baseball team

Genevieve Beacom caught the world's attention last month - when she became the first woman to play in Australia's professional baseball league. Now the 17-year-old pitcher from Victoria has set her sights on the US and continuing her trailblazing path in the world's premier competition.

The 17-year-old encourages girls not to be put off from certain sports due to their gender. Source: MELBOURNE ACES