Philly's Mo'Ne Davis Gets Statue At Louisville Slugger Museum

PHILADELPHIA — The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory has added another groundbreaking figure to its lineup of iconic lineup with the unveiling of a lifelike sculpture of Mo’ne Davis, Philadelphia's 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.

Davis captured national attention as a 13-year-old when she led her team, the Anderson Monarchs, to victory in the Little League World Series.

Davis pitched a blazing 70 mile-per-hour fastball, which would be the equivalent of a 93 MPH in an MLB game.

Her skill on the mound made her a symbol of possibility for young athletes everywhere, showing that 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," Bailey Mazik, Curator and Exhibits Director at
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, said. "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 iconic 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," Davis said. "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."

Davis’ inclusion marks a significant addition to the museum’s sculpture lineup, which until now has featured only Major League players.

As part of the exhibit, two Little League bats will be on display: a 1970s-era bat symbolizing the period when girls were officially allowed to play Little League baseball and a modern 2024/2025 Little League-approved bat representing today’s young players.

Davis joins an elite group of individuals honored with sculptures, including Roberto Clemente, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Ken Griffey, Jr., Derek Jeter, and Hank Aaron.