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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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Mexico and Puerto Rico
The 2004 World Series had 10 teams - the event’s biggest field to date - as a decision was made to give Mexico or Puerto Rico an automatic berth in…
You Make the Call – Blown Count Results in an Out
Situation With the bases loaded and a count of two balls and two strikes on the batter in a Little League® Major Division baseball game, the next pitch is called…
Mexico and Puerto Rico
The 2004 World Series had 10 teams - the event’s biggest field to date - as a decision was made to give Mexico or Puerto Rico an automatic berth in…
6 Tips for Operating a Challenger Division Program
1. Elect a Vice President of the Challenger Division Electing a Vice President to oversee Challenger Division Operations is an important task for any league operating a Challenger Division. One…
Don’t Let This Happen: Vandalism in the Offseason
At Little League® International in Williamsport, Pa., and at our Regional Offices, calls and emails come in all year long about situations that are happening at one of our 7,000…
Dear Little League®: An Open Letter from a Parent of a Little Leaguer® and Travel Baller
My son has played Little League® for the last four years. My son also plays travel ball, and I know there is some level of discussion among parents out there…
Portsmouth Little League Uses Grow the Game Grant to Develop Softball Players in Rhode Island
Portsmouth Little League in Rhode Island was looking for help with their softball program, hoping to enhance the experience and inspire girls to hit the field. So, they turned to…
November 2025 Deals, Opportunities, and Hours Set for World of Little League® Museum and Little League® Flagship Store
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the World of Little League® Museum and the Little League® Flagship Store in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, have announced their seasonal hours and specials for…
GameChanger and Little League Specific FAQs
GameChanger is the official Scorekeeping, Pitch Count, and Stats (Statistics) Technology Partner of Little League®. The GameChanger app provides powerful, free scorekeeping tools, advanced statistics, live streaming, game updates, and…
Grandview Little League Motivated by Ex-Player, Grounds Crew Member
In 1980, the Little League Baseball® World Series field featured eight teams; four from the United States, and four international teams. That was the last time Iowa’s Grandview Little League…
