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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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Six Innings with ESPN Hockey Analyst and 2024 Little League® Hall of Excellence Enshrinee Ray Ferraro
In 1982, Ray Ferraro was drafted by the Hartford Whalers, kickstarting his nearly two-decade National Hockey League (NHL) career. But, before Ferraro lived out his dreams on the ice, he…
California wins Junior League Baseball World Series; Puerto Rico ends Chinese Taipei’s streak of six world championships
The world championship of the Junior League Baseball World Series is back in America for the first time since 2012. The USA champions from the Golden Hill Little League in…
Six Innings with Kelsie Whitmore, the First Female to Play Professional Baseball in The Atlantic League
During Opening Day of the 2022 Atlantic League season, the Staten Island FerryHawks were down 5-3 to the Charleston Dirty Birds in the 9th inning. With a late-inning rally underway,…
Little League Baseball® Divisions
Little League Baseball® Divisions The Little League Baseball program includes divisions for all children, ages 4–16. Baseball divisions consist of the following programs: Tee Ball AGES 4-7 Tee Ball is…
Meet the Springers
A Connecticut family that dedicated everything to Little League® and groomed three children to reach the upper echelons of baseball and softball George Springer Jr. and his friends grew up…
Melrose Little League Alumni Share Their Stories
For the past two years, Melrose (Mass.) Little League has recognized graduating high school seniors who got their start playing in the league and have continued to demonstrate a commitment…
Little League World Series Expansion FAQs
To provide the World Series experience to more children around the world, the Little League® International Board of Directors has approved expanding the number of teams at the Little League…
Black History Month
Little League® joins the world in celebrating Black History Month in February as it celebrates the achievements of its players, volunteers, and communities while inspiring future generations of Little Leaguers®…
Philanthropy and Social Impact
Philanthropy For nearly a century, children around the world have benefited from the experience of Little League®. As the most trusted organization in youth sports, Little League believes in bringing…
An Inside Look into Successfully Run Little League® Player Evaluations and Drafts
Registration has closed, volunteers are being recruited and working through the background check process, and it is time for Little League® player evaluations and drafts in your local community. Also referred to…