LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory added a lifelike sculpture of Mo’ne Davis to its iconic lineup.
Mo’ne Davis is a trailblazing little league pitcher who made history in 2014 as the first girl to earn a win and pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series. She captured national attention at 13 years old when she led her team, the Anderson Monarchs, to victory. Davis pitched a 70 MPH fastball, which would be the equivalent of 93 MPH in a Major League Baseball game.
Her exceptional skill on the mound made her a symbol of possibility for young athletes and showed gender barriers could be broken in the world of sports.
“Mo’ne’s story resonates deeply with so many of our guests, especially the young kids who visit our museum with dreams of making an impact in sports,” said Bailey Mazik, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory’s exhibits director and curator. “Her achievements remind us that greatness in the game is not limited by age or gender.”
The new sculpture captures Davis in her signature pitching stance, wearing her Anderson Monarchs uniform, complete with the maroon cap she wore during her historic performances.
The sculpture was crafted by LifeFormations, the studio which created the museum’s other sculptures.
“I’m incredibly honored to have a sculpture at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory,” said Davis. “It’s amazing to think that my story can inspire other kids who play and love sports. I hope it shows them that they can accomplish anything, no matter who they are.”
As part of the exhibit, two Little League bats will be on display: a 1970s-era bat symbolizing the period when girls could officially play Little League baseball and a modern 2024/2025 Little League approved bat representing today’s young players.
Until now, the museum’s sculpture lineup only featured Major League players.
Davis joins an elite group of people honored with sculptures, including Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Ken Griffey, Jr., Derek Jeter and Hank Aaron.
