Month: April 2023

Little League® International Remembers Monya Lee Stotz Adkins, Eldest Daughter of Little League Founder Carl Stotz

Monya Lee Stotz Adkins, 86, the first daughter of the late Carl E. Stotz, Little League Founder, and his late wife, Grayce, has passed away. Little League® International President and CEO Stephen D. Keener offers heart-felt condolences on behalf of the entire Little League program and its millions of volunteers, players, and fans. “Through my […]

Little League® Information Services Department Announces Two Promotions

Little League® International is pleased to announce the elevation of Steve White to Senior Software Development Manager, and John Lauchle to Network and Systems Manager, effective as of April 8, 2023. Steve White – Senior Software Development Manager “Since joining Little League, Steve has been instrumental in the development of the Little League Data Center, Little […]

Amanda Cropper-Rose Named Little League® Creative Director

Little League® International is pleased to announce the hiring of Amanda Cropper-Rose as its new Creative Director, effective April 24, 2023. Mrs. Cropper-Rose rejoins Little League after serving on the Graphic Design team from 2014-22. “We are thrilled to be able to welcome Amanda back to our Little League team and look forward to her leadership, […]

Kelsey Baysore Elevated to Little League® Retail E-Commerce and Technology Specialist

Little League® International is pleased to announce the elevation of Kelsey Baysore to its Retail E-Commerce and Technology Specialist, effective as of April 8, 2023. Ms. Baysore previously served as a Retail Marketing and E-Commerce Associate since 2016. “Kelsey’s initiative to continue to learn and make customer-friendly improvements within the department has elevated the Little League […]

Snug Harbor Little League Earns 2023 Carl E. Stotz Little League® Community of the Year Award

On April 14, 2023, the phrase “Friday Night Lights” took on a whole new meaning as Snug Harbor Little League in Staten Island lit up its ballfields for the first time ever thanks to the support of Musco Lighting and the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Fund (YDF). Installing the lights was no overnight project, however, but […]

Little League® International honors the memory of Jeffrey Silvia, former Massachusetts District 6 Administrator. He was 60. Mr. Silvia, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, began his service to the Little League program with Fall River Federal Little League, volunteering for more than 45 years. During that time, Mr. Silvia held the titles of coach, […]

T-Mobile Extends its Commitment to Little League® Baseball and Softball Through 2028

After four years of continuous support and a commitment to families all across the United States, T-Mobile and Little League® International have agreed to a six-year extension as the Official Wireless Sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball through 2028. “We are thrilled to continue our amazing partnership with T-Mobile and look forward to many […]

MLB Little League® Days to Provide Memorable Experience to Local Little Leaguers in 2023

With the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially underway and the excitement from the World Baseball Classic still resonating all around the globe, Little League® and MLB are pleased to announce the return of its MLB Little League Days in 2023, providing unique opportunities for local Little League programs to bring their players to […]

Little League® Extends Relationship with Topps Through 2025

With baseball and softball season in full swing across the nation, Little League® and Topps are thrilled to announce an extension of their Official Partnership through 2025, bringing excitement and fun opportunities to kids all across the nation over the next three years. “Our partnership with Topps has allowed us the opportunity to link two […]