Who is Kinley Rasmus? What to know about the record-setting LLWS star, her MLB dad and uncle

Kinley Rasmus, a 12-year-old Little League Baseball World Series (LLWS) star, is making waves with her impressive performances. Breaking records and showcasing exceptional talent, Rasmus is the daughter of Cory Rasmus and the niece of Colby Rasmus, both former MLB players. Cory, a reliever for the Atlanta Braves, played four seasons in the majors, while Colby, a 10-year veteran, played for five different franchises over a decade.

Phenix City, Rasmus's LLWS team, is located in Alabama, though it shares the same pronunciation with the city of Phoenix in Arizona. With only 26 girls having played in the LLWS since its inception in 1947, Rasmus has already made her mark, tying Mo'ne Davis for most strikeouts recorded by a girl in a single LLWS start, tying Davis for the most strikeouts in a single LLWS, and breaking the record for most hits by a girl in the LLWS.