By now, you’ve probably heard of pitching prodigy Mo’ne Ikea Davis. As a standout player in this year’s Little League World Series, Davis dominated media and publicity surrounding the tournament—and rightfully so. Traveling with her team, the Taney Dragons, from her hometown of Philadelphia to the site of this year’s competition, Williamsport, Pa., the athlete had no clue she’d leave a little league legend (becoming the youngest face to grace a Sports Illustrated cover and first girl to throw a shutout).
And while her team, who represented the Mid-Atlantic region during the tournament, was ousted by Chicago’s all-Black Jackie Robinson West team, there’s little doubt that this is the last we’ll hear from the budding athletic star who dreams of success in professional sports. Here, we give you 12 fun facts to know about Mo’ne Davis.
