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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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Infield Drill Progression
Content provided by USA Baseball. Drills are the lifeblood of skill development. Whether it be for Major Leaguers as a part of their daily routine, or Little Leaguers as their…
Regular Season Pitching Rules
Regular Season Pitching Rules Review pitch count breakdowns by league age and days’ rest thresholds for each division of play. Baseball Softball Challenger Little League® has always placed safety as…
Little League® Graduates Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones Voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
A pair of Little League® graduates will make their way into Cooperstown this summer, as Trevor Hoffman and Chipper Jones were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the…
Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Joe Garagiola
Little League® International remembers former Major Leaguer, television personality, and friend of the organization, Joe Garagiola. He was 90. A catcher for nine Major League seasons (1946 to 1954), Mr.…
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:…
SWEETWATER VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE FROM BONITA, CALIFORNIA WINS WEST REGION, ADVANCES TO LITTLE LEAGUE® WORLD SERIES
The bats were busy at Houghton Stadium on Saturday, and when the dust cleared S. California had a 12-10 win over Hawaii in six exciting innings. There were 29 hits,…
Family Fun Zone
There is plenty of fan and family fun at the Little League Baseball® World Series. Whether you're in between games or exploring the concourse, we have got you covered. Enjoy…
Tips for Managers Prepping for Player Tryouts
For Little League® managers to get the most out of player tryouts takes some planning and preparation. Each local league conducts some form of player evaluation. As each Little Leaguer®…
Definition of the Little League® Strike Zone
The “strike zone” is the one area of baseball and softball that causes the most discussions, disagreements, concerns and frustrations. According to the current edition of Little League's Rules, Regulations,…
TWO LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL® WORLD SERIES GRADUATES FACE OFF AS MLB MANAGERS FOR THE FIRST TIME
On Monday, May 25, the Seattle Mariners traveled to the Tampa Bay Rays for the first of a three-game series. With Lloyd McClendon facing off against Kevin Cash, as managers,…