Kinley Rasmus is playing as a pitcher and fielder for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently completed a smooth double play. She fielded a sharp grounder and threw out a runner at first base to complete the play. Her family boasts a strong sports background. Her father 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 highlighted her impressive two-way performance.