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Bats are standard playing equipment for the sports of baseball and softball. Little League® adheres to the USA Baseball Bat Standard for the Junior Division and below; and the BBCOR Standard for the Senior Division. Little League Softball® follows the Baseball Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.20.
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Is a USA Baseball mark needed for a Tee Ball bat?
Yes, under the USABat standard, certified Tee Ball bats (26″ and shorter) will feature the USA Baseball mark and text which reads ONLY FOR USE WITH APPROVED TEE BALLS. For more…
Six Innings with Kelsie Whitmore, the First Female to Play Professional Baseball in The Atlantic League
During Opening Day of the 2022 Atlantic League season, the Staten Island FerryHawks were down 5-3 to the Charleston Dirty Birds in the 9th inning. With a late-inning rally underway,…
Team Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins
What are World Series Aunts and Uncles? Each team is assigned an Aunt/Uncle/Cousin family (World Series Volunteers) who help guide the team through world series week. They work with the Team…
Prohibited List
For the safety, security, and to enhance the experience of the hundreds of thousands of visitors and the hundreds of players and volunteers at the Little League Baseball® World Series…
Complex Map and Gate Info
Born in Williamsport, alive all over the world, Little League® is excited to welcome you to the Little League Baseball® World Series. All visitors will enter the Little League International…
Waiver of Liability
Waiver of Liability - Assumption of the risk no bailment this constitutes a contract In entering the Little League® International Complex, the entrant HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES and assumes ALL OF THE…
Prohibited Items
During the Little League Softball® World Series, please keep the following information in mind for your safety and enjoyment. The following list of items will be PROHIBITED on the premises:…
Spectator Information
Spectator Information To locate Little League Softball® World Series parking areas using a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system enter this address: General Event Parking College Hill Lot, East Carolina University,…
Baseball Bats Standards
Beginning with the 2018 Little League season, non-wood and laminated baseball bats used in the Little League/Major (league ages 12 and below), Intermediate (50/70), and Junior Divisions shall bear the…
Proper Grip on the Bat
University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr explains another facet of the swing – how to properly grip the bat.