Author: Chris Downs

6 Umpire Questions and Answers for Tournament Season

There have been several new and adjusted rules and regulations put in place beginning with the 2018 Little League® International Tournament. To help you officiate games this summer, Tom Rawlings, […]

Parental Peer Pressure: I Drove Our Team to Specialize in Baseball

Throughout my son’s Little League® days, he played travel ball. It was very time consuming and costly, but there were definitely benefits, mainly Steven’s improvement. He was always talented, but […]

Your Voice: Answers to Questions About USABat Decertification, Pitch Count, and More

Your Voice is a way for readers to share questions with us, and an opportunity for Little League® to provide some important information and guidance. We are excited about our continued […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Francis J. DiStefano, former Delaware District 2 Administrator. He was 79. A native of Brunswick, N.J., Mr. DiStefano relocated to Wilmington, Del., as […]

Former First Lady Barbara Bush Remembered by Little League® International

Little League® International mourns the passing of Barbara Bush, the 37th First Lady of the United States, and a Little League mom. She was 92. Mrs. Bush, and her husband, […]

The Volunteer Dilemma: Will I, or Won’t I?

Every year around this time, I second-guess myself, teetering on the edge of indecision. Asking myself “will I” or “won’t I,” as in, will I once again dive into the […]

Little League® International remembers, Maryland District 2 Administrator Gregg Quedeweit. He was 69. Mr. Quedeweit, a resident of Westminster, Md., served as Maryland’s District 2 Administrator for the past 25 […]

Little League® Rules, Mechanics Clinics Provide Well-Rounded Learning Experience

From the big leagues to Little League®, umpiring requires an understanding of the rules and the mechanics to properly enforce the rules. But, when it comes to being a Little […]

Little League® International Remembers Hampton Little Leaguer® Robin Carey

Little League® International mourns the passing of two-time Little League Softball® World Series (LLSWS) player Robin Carey from Hampton Little League in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Robin passed away on […]

Little League® International Mourns the Passing of College Baseball Coaching Legend Augie Garrido

Little League® International remembers former college baseball manager, and ESPN television personality, Augie Garrido. He was 79. Mr. Garrido won five national championships in 48 years coaching collegiate baseball. He […]