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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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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…
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…
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®…
Associated Terms of Little League
Along with the typical language used in the game of baseball and softball, there are a number of terms and phrases unique to the Little League® program. A list of…
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…
Hall of Excellence
Established in 1988, enshrinement into the Little League® Hall of Excellence is conducted annually for a Little League graduate (or graduates) who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their…
Concussions in Youth Athletes
Fifty (50) states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws which address concussions and protect the health and safety of young athletes. Little League Baseball, Incorporated (LLB) has compiled…