Kinley Rasmus is absolutely lighting up the 2026 Little League World Series, racking up 14 strikeouts in the tournament and tying Mo’ne Davis’ incredible Little League World Series record for strikeouts by a girl. She’s been a total game-changer for Alabama’s Phenix City Youth Baseball right from the start.
This Kid’s Got Baseball in Her DNA
Seriously, when you look at Kinley’s family, it’s no shocker she’s out there making history. Her whole family tree is basically a baseball and softball Hall of Fame. Her dad, Cory, actually led that same Phenix City squad to the Little League World Series championship game back in 1999! After that, he went on to pitch for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels from 2013 to 2016. Talk about following in big footsteps!
But wait, there’s more. Kinley’s uncle, Colby, crushed it in 1,092 MLB games over his career, playing from 2009 to 2018. And the baseball roots go even deeper: her grandfather coached that 1999 Phenix City team and was even drafted by the Angels himself. Not to be outdone, Kinley’s mom played softball at Southern Mississippi, so the athletic talent is strong on all sides. Plus, her cousin is right there with her on the Phenix City team, keeping it all in the family!
What’s Next for This Phenom
This isn’t just about a good run; Kinley Rasmus is proving that the future of baseball is bright, and she’s already leaving her mark. With that kind of talent and a family history like hers, you just know we’ll be watching her closely to see what other records she’s going to smash next. What a performance, what a family, and what a player to watch!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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