Alabama girl, 12, becomes 25th girl to play in Little League World Series
Kinley Rasmus made history as the 25th girl to participate in the Little League World Series. With a remarkable debut, she pitched six scoreless innings, striking out eight batters, equaling Mo'ne Davis's record for female pitchers. Additionally, Rasmus made her mark by setting a record for the highest number of hits by a female player, earning admiration from fans across the nation.
Kinley Rasmus, a 12-year-old from Phenix City, Alabama, made history by becoming the 25th girl to play in the Little League World Series in 2026. Pitching for the Southeast Regional champions, Rasmus delivered an impressive performance, finishing her debut with six scoreless innings, eight strikeouts, and just one hit against Tacoma, Washington. Her eight strikeouts set a new record for the most strikeouts by a female pitcher in the tournament's history.
Wearing her signature oversized white hairbow, Rasmus expressed her excitement about the opportunity and the support from her team, dubbed "Fear the Bow." Despite Phenix City ultimately losing the game in extra innings due to pitch-count rules, Rasmus' performance left a lasting impact on the tournament.
The Rasmus family has a deep-rooted baseball legacy, with Kinley's father and uncle both having played in Little League, and her grandfather managing her team. This was the first time Phenix City had participated in the tournament in 27 years. Rasmus continued her family's tradition by making history, becoming the 25th girl to play in the prestigious event and setting new records for strikeouts by a female pitcher at the Little League World Series.
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