Mo'ne Davis

Davis is notable for her historic achievements during the 2014 Little League World Series. She became the first girl to earn a win and to pitch a shutout in the tournament's history. Her prominence was further cemented when she became the first Little League baseball player ever to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated as an active Little League participant.

She has recently returned to the news due to her selection in the inaugural draft for a new Women's Pro Baseball League. According to multiple sports reports from late 2025, Davis was chosen 10th overall in this landmark draft. This development marks a significant new chapter in her baseball career, transitioning from her historic youth accomplishments to the professional level.

The draft represents a major step for women's professional baseball, with Davis's selection connecting her past as a pioneering youth athlete to this new opportunity in the sport. Her continued involvement in baseball highlights the evolving landscape for women in professional sports.