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

In 2014, Mo'ne Davis exploded onto the scene, making herself one of the biggest stories at that year's Little League World Series. Over a decade later, Kinley Rasmus is putting herself in the same territory.

Rasmus, 12, turned in yet another record-setting performance Tuesday night, breaking the record for most hits by a girl in the tournament. It was the third record Rasmus has tied or broken during the event. In her first game, she tied Davis' record by recording eight strikeouts in a game . In her second game, Rasmus tied Davis for most strikeouts by a girl in a single LLWS.

With Rasmus' team — Phenix City — guaranteed at least one more game, here's everything you need to know about Rasmus as she looks to add to her already impressive LLWS resume.

If the last name Rasmus sounds familiar, well, it should. Rasmus is the daughter of former MLB reliever Cory Rasmus . Cory, who was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft, spent four seasons in the majors. Over 123 innings, he posted a 4.17 ERA. Cory dealt with multiple injuries over his time in the majors, which may have ultimately cut his MLB career short.

Following his MLB career, Cory became a real-estate agent . He currently serves as an assistant coach on Kinley's LLWS team.

Are you unfamiliar with Cory Rasmus? What about his brother — and Kinley's uncle — Colby Rasmus ? The 10-year MLB veteran was also a first-round pick, going to the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005. He reached the majors in 2009 and played for five different franchises over his 10 years in the pros. Rasmus posted a .241/.310/.436 slash line over his career, with 166 home runs.

Kinley plays for Phenix City, a city in Alabama. Though spelled differently, Phenix is pronounced the same way as Phoenix, the city in Arizona .

Phenix City's Little League team has quite a history with the Rasmus family, as both Cory and Colby played on the team in 1999, when Phenix City also made it to the LLWS.

Rasmus typically takes the field with her hair in a ponytail, which is held in place with a bow. At some point, that bow became a rallying cry for Rasmus and her supporters, and "Fear the Bow" became her unofficial slogan.

Rasmus talked about the phrase early in the 2026 LLWS, saying it brings her joy every time she hears it.

Entering play Wednesday, Rasmus has already set — or tied — multiple LLWS records.

Here's a list of her accomplishments so far:

• Tied Mo'ne Davis for the most strikeouts recorded by a girl in a single LLWS start with eight. • Tied Mo'ne Davis for the most strikeouts records by a girl in a single LLWS with 14. • Broke the record for most hits by a girl in the LLWS with five.

Since the LLWS began in 1947, only 26 girls have taken part in it. In addition to Rasmus, one other girl, Carsynn Meyer of Paseo Verde, is taking part in the 2026 LLWS. Meyer has already picked up a hit of her own at the event.

Despite Rasmus throwing six scoreless innings in her first start, Phenix City lost that game. Because of that, the team is just one loss away from elimination.

Phenix City rallied to win its next two games, and will square off against Great Lakes winner Hamilton, Ohio, on Wednesday in another elimination game.

During Phenix City's win Monday, Rasmus came on in relief to deliver 4 2/3 shutout innings. She threw 54 pitches in the appearance.

Because of that, Rasmus is not eligible to pitch again until Saturday at the earliest. In order to get there, Phenix City needs to defeat West Side LL on Wednesday. The team would then need to win one more game Thursday to give Rasmus another shot to appear on the mound.