Kinley Rasmus is playing as a pitcher and fielder for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently turned a smooth double play. She fielded a sharp grounder and threw out a runner at first base to finish the play. Her family boasts a notable sports background. Her father played in the MLB. Her mother was a high-level athlete in another sport. A cousin competes in the NFL.
Rasmus also trains to be an Alabama football quarterback. The Montgomery Advertiser reports she is set to pitch in today's tournament games. Media outlets The Athletic, USA Today, and Little League have showcased her standout two-way performance.