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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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Little League Baseball® World Series Graduates Sign During the Start of the MLB International Signing Period
A number of recent graduates of the Little League Baseball® World Series officially signed their contracts to play with big league organizations during the start of the 2021-22 MLB International…
Staff Spotlight: Dan Velte
Baseball has always been a part of who I am. Growing up, my dad owned the Geneva Cubs, a Class A farm club for the Chicago Cubs for nearly two…
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…
New MLB Exhibit on Display at World of Little League® Museum
Visitors to the World of Little League® Museum and Official Store will have the opportunity to experience a brand-new exhibit as Little League® shares its historical connection with Major League Baseball. “Little…
LLSWS Fan Zone
The 2024 Little League Softball® World Series will include the Little League® World Series Fan Zone, along with an event app, to provide unique experiences and opportunities to fans in…
Don’t be a Bleacher Coach
Go to any youth game, no matter the sport, and it’s all but guaranteed to see parents trying to coach their child from the stands. Some are more subtle with…
LLSWS Fan Zone
The 2025 Little League Softball® World Series will include the Little League® World Series Fan Zone, along with an event app, to provide unique experiences and opportunities to fans in…
