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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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Late Surge Lifts Mid-Atlantic Champs Over Northwest, 6-2
The last game of Day 2 at the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series saw the Mid-Atlantic Region Champions from Elmora Youth Little League in Elizabeth, N.J., pull out a…
Central Region Claims Little League Softball® World Series Championship
Wheelersburg Little League, from Wheelersburg, Ohio, captured the 2018 Little League Softball® World Series Championship by defeating Tunkhannock Little League, from Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, 3-0. Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but Central was just a…
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…
Why Play Little League
The opportunity for a community or neighborhood, anywhere in the world, to create a local youth baseball and/or softball program built on life lessons, socialization, and sportsmanship that benefits all…
Little League® Baseball and Softball Celebrates Play Ball Event at World of Little League® Museum
Celebration coincides as part of Major League Baseball's “PLAY BALL Weekend.” Despite severe weather in Williamsport that forced a cancellation of all outdoor activities, Little League® Baseball and Softball celebrated PLAY…
Defining Catcher’s Interference
Rule 6.08 (c) in the current edition of the Little League Baseball® Rules, Regulations, and Policies states that “The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without…
Double First Base to be Utilized at All Little League® Baseball and Softball Region and World Series Events in 2025
To further enhance the safety and experience of its participants, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has approved the use of a double first base at all Little League…
Staff Spotlight: Demiko Ervin
For the July edition of the Little League® Staff Spotlights, enjoy this first-person letter from Demiko Ervin, Director of Urban Initiative, as he walks you through his journey: Inspired by the…