Emeralds

37-year-old mum Jess Johnson debuts for Australia's national baseball team, the Emeralds

Jess Johnson, a 37-year-old mother and graphic designer, has been selected as a right-handed pitcher for Australia's women's national baseball team, the Emeralds. She is the oldest member of the 20-player squad, which includes several teenagers, and will debut at the World Cup group stage against formidable opponents.