Alanna Rizzo, a prominent figure in Major League Baseball, recently joined OutKick for an in-depth conversation about various topics, including the Dodgers, potential lockouts, and pop culture. Rizzo also shared insights regarding transgender athletes in female sports, highlighting the importance of safe spaces without being embroiled in cultural conflicts.
During the interview, Rizzo expressed her viewpoint on personal and physical spaces. She emphasized the need for safe environments, particularly for young girls and women who might lack resources or physical ability for self-defense. Rizzo, having spent her life involved in sports, stressed the discomfort she would have felt with a male in her personal space, stating, “I grew up in sports my entire life. I would have been very uncomfortable with a male in my space.” This assertion reflects her concerns for her stepdaughters’ safety.
“People think that if I say women should be protected in their own space, that I’m anti-trans people or anti-gay. That’s not at all what I’m saying,” Rizzo stated.
Rizzo defended the view that women should have exclusive spaces for safety and comfort without being considered political or discriminatory. She regards the issue as a matter of common sense rather than divisiveness.
Rizzo also praised WNBA forward Sophie Cunningham for bringing attention to the topic. “I, for one, applaud what Sophie Cunningham is doing,” she remarked, highlighting the courage required to voice beliefs amid opposition.
Beyond advocating for women’s safety, Rizzo runs Guidry’s Guardian Foundation, focusing on animal welfare. She cites significant challenges in pet abandonment and unethical breeding practices, leading to overcrowded shelters and high rates of pet euthanasia. Rizzo’s foundation aims to address these issues and promote better care for animals.
Guidry’s Guardian Foundation can be explored further here.
Watch OutKick’s full interview with Alanna Rizzo, where her perspectives on sports safety and animal welfare are detailed.