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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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New Tournament Tiebreaker Structure and Roster Guidelines Highlight 2019 Little League® Rule Changes
Following the annual fall meeting of the Little League® International Board of Directors, Little League International officially announced the rule and regulation changes that will take effect in 2019. The…
A Few Minutes with Canada Region Manager Bruce Dorwart
By Will Desautelle Coquitlam Little League out of British Columbia will represent the Canada Region in the Little League Baseball® World Series after defeating Diamond Baseball Little League of Quebec,…
Four Little League Baseball® World Series Alumni Selected in First Two Rounds of 2017 MLB Draft
Known for his 2011 LLBWS walk-off, Nick Pratto leads draft class with 14th overall selection. With a first-round (14th overall) selection of Nick Pratto to the Kansas City Royals, and…
Exploring the Allure of Pin Trading at the Little League Baseball® World Series
By Diego Meneses The tradition of pin trading has become a fan-favorite off field activity at the Little League Baseball® World Series. Many of the people visiting Williamsport, Pa., come…
West Region
2026 West Region Tournament Dates Little League Baseball® Mountain Region: 8/8 – 8/14 Northwest Region: 8/8 – 8/13 West Region: 8/9 – 8/14 Little League Softball® Northwest Region: 7/18 –…
Southeast Pitches Past Great Lakes
Southeast was victorious over Great Lakes, 4-3. Southeast got on the board in the first inning. Jack Ryan singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. LLBWS Tournament Southeast pulled…
Rule 7.00: The Runner FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 7.00 – The Runner. If you have any questions regarding rules or regulations, please submit a request through…
Then There Were Four: A Closer Look at the U.S., International Championship Games
By Will Desautelle and Ethan Roy The 73rd Little League Baseball® World Series has its International and U.S. Championship games set. Pabao Little League, representing the Caribbean Region, will meet…
Derek Jeter Joins Ted Simmons as Little League® Graduates Named to 2020 National Baseball Hall of Fame Class
Two more graduates of the Little League® program will be immortalized in bronze this summer as Derek Jeter and Ted Simmons have been announced among the National Baseball Hall of…
Pitch In For Baseball and Softball Support Little League® Baseball and Softball Programs Facing Devastation
Devastation to a local community, whether caused by natural disaster, financial struggles, or otherwise, can have a tremendous toll on its members. But, for those communities with Little League® Baseball…