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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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Training & Development
The Little League Training and Development Program (TAD) Guidelines provide structured learning opportunities for children within a local league's boundaries. One-Time TAD Clinic Concept The one-time clinic concept is perfect…
Looking Back at the Three Little League® Graduates with a World Series Trifecta
Take a look back at the three former Little Leaguers® who made history as the only graduates to play in the Little League Baseball® World Series, College World Series, and…
Tee Ball to Banana Ball: Bronson Balholm’s Journey from Little League® to The Party Animals
Anyone who grew up being a baseball fan knows there are nine defensive positions on the field. As a player, you might play more than one over the years, or…
A Discussion with Little Leaguer® and Pitch, Hit, and Run National Finalist Josh Nielsen
Josh Nielsen, from Womelsdorf, Pa., is a shortstop and pitcher in the Tulpehocken Little League (TLL), and at 13, he knows what it means to be an impact player on…
Little League® Family Legacy: Astros George Springer and His Sisters Nicole and Lena Follow Parents Path to Success on the Diamond
George Springer III is a standout young talent who has people buzzing in Houston and beyond, after he helped the Astros advance to the 2015 MLB Playoffs for the first…
I Pushed My Son to Play Like His Brother and Pushed Them Both too Hard
Three years separate my sons. My oldest, Drew, graduated from the Little League® program last year. Our league doesn't have a division beyond Majors, so he's playing for a few…
First Ever Girls with Game Experience Brings Softball Fun to Lamade Stadium
Just two months after the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Little League Baseball® World Series, it was the game of softball that brought hundreds of people to Williamsport…
Team Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins
What are World Series Aunts and Uncles? Each team is assigned an Aunt/Uncle/Cousin family (World Series Volunteers) who help guide the team through world series week. They work with the Team…
Little League® Honors Joe Torre with the William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award
As a Major League Baseball executive, manager and player, Joe Torre has been a baseball ambassador for six decades. Recognizing Mr. Torre’s achievements in baseball and his commitment to the…
Little League® International Mourns the Passing of Dr. Creighton J. Hale, Former Little League President and CEO
Little League® International is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Creighton J. Hale, a titan of the youth sports industry, accomplished safety innovator, and former President and…