The “Uncaught Third Strike” Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when the batter becomes a runner due to the third strike not being caught with first base unoccupied or…
Little League® began in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1938, when Carl Stotz, an oil clerk, agreed to a game of catch with his nephews who were too young to play organized…
We will explain the “when” and “how” in which a batter may face a pitcher from different sides of the plate during the same at-bat. The situations described below are…
Little League® Training Courses As the world’s largest youth sports organization, Little League® is committed to providing numerous training opportunities to equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to…
Little League® International mourns the passing of Nicholas Cioffi, 98, a longtime volunteer coach and umpire who served more than three decades as a Team Host for the Little League…
In the final play of the 2022 Little League Baseball® Northwest Region Championship Game, despite the on-field conclusion, the official call on the field was a fair ball by the home…