Kinley Rasmus is competing as a pitcher and fielder for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently executed a smooth double play. She caught a hard-hit grounder and retired a runner at first base to complete the play. Her family boasts a rich sports background. Her father previously played in the MLB. Her mother was a top-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 highlighted her impressive two-way performance.