Mo’ne Davis, who burst onto the scene more than a decade ago during the Little League World Series, has officially began the next chapter of her career.
The Philadelphia native, now 24, was recently drafted 10th overall in the Women’s Professional Baseball League’s first-ever draft, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia.
She will play for Los Angeles when the four-team league starts its inaugural season in 2026. The other teams are based in New York, San Francisco, and Boston, respectively.
Davis made national headlines in 2014 for her talent as a pitcher while playing for the Taney Dragons.
She was the first girl to pitch a shutout win in the Little League World Series. Afterwards, David made the cover of Sports Illustrated.
During the WPBL tryouts in August, Davis tried out as a pitcher, at second base, center field, and shortstop.
She is currently listed as a center fielder for the WPBL.
Read more about Mo’ne Davis’ draft into the Women’s Pro Baseball League at CBS News Philadelphia.
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Editor’s Note: This post first appeared on PHILADELPHIA Today in October 2025.
