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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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Former Major League Baseball Player, Roy Smalley, Honored With 2014 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League® Graduate Award
With a Major League Baseball shortstop as a father and an uncle who also played and a managed in the big leagues, Roy Smalley III was born into baseball. Mr.…
How Little League® Grad Michael Conforto Made Baseball History
In all of sports, there are few clubs that are as exclusive as the “World Series Slam” - players who have competed in the Little League Baseball®, College, and Major…
Little Leaguer® in Maine Gives Back to Community Through Series of Fundraisers
At seven years old, Dorian Pillsbury was swinging a baseball bat, playing catch with his friends, dreaming of being a professional athlete, and picking his first of many causes…
An Open Letter to Little Leaguers By Blaise V. Lezynski
Dear Little Leaguers, “I trust in God. I love my country and will respect its laws. I will play fair and strive to win. But win or lose, I will…
Little League® and New York Life Set to Recognize the 2024 Community Heroes of the Year in Williamsport
Little League® International and New York Life are teaming up to recognize a select group of dedicated volunteers, honoring them as the 2024 Little League Community Heroes of the Year,…
Bridging Cultures, Building Trust: The Bond Between 2025 Asia-Pacific Manager Min-Nam Lai and Interpreter Phillip Chang
Every August in Williamsport, the Little League Baseball® World Series brings together kids from across the globe to chase the same dream. For the 2025 Asia-Pacific Region team out of…
Eight undefeated teams set for action in the 39th annual Junior League Baseball World Series at Taylor’s Heritage Park
Four teams emerged as winners on Sunday, which was opening day of the 39th annual Junior League Baseball World Series. Eight unbeaten teams hit World Series Field on Monday at…
Six Innings with Little League Softball® World Series Graduate and Softball America Lead Editor Kayla Lombardo
As part of a continued celebration of its award-winning Girls with Game Initiative, Little League® International had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Softball America Lead Editor, Kayla…
Three Words That Will Help Your Young Player Overcome the Fear of Making a Mistake
Written By: John O'Sullivan, Founder of the Changing the Game Project One of the most unique things about the game of baseball and softball is that it is a game of…
An Inside Look into the 2024 Girls with Game® 50 (#GWG50) Grant Recipients
For more than five decades, female athletes, coaches, and volunteers have made a lasting impact both on a Little League® diamond and in their communities. Honoring these 50 years of…