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The best Little League pitcher in the nation just may be a girl

Jul 27, 2010, 4:50 PM EDT

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If this is indeed the Year of the Pitcher, we can’t let this story slide. Chelsea Baker, a 13-year-old from Plant City, Fla., has two perfect games in Little League competition; the only girl in an all-boys baseball league. With a 12-0 record this season and having never lost a sanctioned game in which she’s pitched, some are calling her the best youth pitcher in the state, if not the country. Her secret weapon? A “nasty” knuckleball which she’s spent the past four years perfecting, and was taught to her by the late Joe Niekro, the 22-year MLB veteran.
A great ESPN video profile of Chelsea follows the jump. Inspiring, heartwarming stuff; plus, bonus footage of kid crying after a girl strikes him out, which is always funny. You should check it out.



Chelsea’s 11-12 year-old all-star team (that’s the division that plays in the Little League World Series in Williamsport) has won its District 4 Tournament, and is currently in sectional competition.

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In a league of her own [ESPN]

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  1. Chris - Jul 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    The story of the girl is great. The video of the kid crying disgusting. It’s a kid for goodness sakes. He may have cried even if a boy had struck him out. Why post this KID’s forgettable moment for all to see. Get your chuckles somewhere else!! Disgusting!!!

  2. PurpleIsForGays - Jul 28, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Stop being so sensitive you pansy. And we wonder why America’s youth are growing up to be a bunch of wussy’s. It’s cause people like you complain when your uncordinated kid doesn’t play enough. Stick to band and choir.

  3. Paul in KY - Jul 28, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Love to see her team make the Little League WS! You go girl!
    Also, about the kid crying. I could have sympathy if he’d been struck out by some terrible girl, but this girl pitches better than the boys. To me, it’s like being struck out by a young Tom Seaver & then crying about it. Toughen up, young man.

  4. pat - Aug 22, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    This girl is amazing i hope she will be able to play major league ball someday

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