Kinley Rasmus is competing as a pitcher and fielder for Alabama in the Little League Baseball World Series. The 11-year-old pitcher recently completed a slick double play. She fielded a sharp grounder and retired a runner at first base to finish the play. Her family boasts a strong sports background. Her father previously played in the MLB. Her mother was a high-level athlete in another sport. A cousin currently plays in the NFL.
Rasmus also prepares 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 covered her impressive two-way performance.