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Genevieve Beacom who made her debut for the Melbourne Aces against the Adelaide Giants at Melbourne Ballpark on Saturday 8 January 2022.

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

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.

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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.

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