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 slick double play. She caught a hard-hit grounder and threw out a runner at first base to finish the play. Her family possesses a strong sports background. Her father previously played in the MLB. Her mother was a standout athlete in another sport. A cousin now plays 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 impressive two-way performance.