Wednesday, 9 February 2022

Ms McLEISH: I am always inspired by gifted athletes, and 17-year-old Genevieve Beacom is right up there. Genevieve made history in January by being the first female to pitch for a team in the Australian Baseball League, the Melbourne Aces. Remarkably her story made the New York Times. A star as an 11-year-old, always playing alongside boys, it was inevitable that Genevieve would have what it takes to be a success. She has an enviable throwing speed of 84 miles an hour—135 kilometres. I felt privileged to meet this rising star last week and was disappointed that she had to sit out the game as she was recovering from COVID.