Kinley Rasmus is competing as a pitcher and defensive player for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently completed a impressive double play. She caught a hard-hit grounder and retired a runner at first base to complete the play. Her family has a notable sports background. Her father competed in the MLB. Her mother was a high-level athlete in another sport. A cousin currently plays in the NFL.
Rasmus also trains to be an Alabama football quarterback. The Montgomery Advertiser reports she could pitch in today's tournament games. Media outlets The Athletic, USA Today, and Little League have showcased her standout two-way performance.