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Little League® International mourns the passing of Larry Burch, California District 31 Administrator. Mr. Burch, a resident of Oceanside, Calif., was elected as a District Administrator (D.A.) in 1995. He […]

Little League® USA Bat Standard

Please note that as of January 1, 2018, the new USA Baseball Bat Standard will be implemented. Little League-approved baseball bats that are approved for use for the 2017 season […]

Little League® awards a total of $13,000 in scholarship funds to local high school students. Since 1994, Little League® International has honored the memory of its founder through the Carl E. […]

Tournament FAQ – Forms & Waivers

Corey M. Wright, Director of Little League’s Eastern Region, outlines and explains the different forms, other documents needed; and the process to be followed, in preparing eligibility documentation, including waivers […]

Little League® International mourns the passing of Steve Palermo, former Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpire and recipient of Little League International’s William A. “Bill” Shea Little League Distinguished Graduate Award […]

Tournament Preparation, Responsibilities, and Operation

The Little League® District Administrator of a given district is responsible for various aspects of the operations of district tournament games that are part of the International Tournament and is […]

Baseball and Softball Tournament Delay Policy

In a few instances during Little League® International tournament play, managers have instructed players to intentionally pitch wildly for the purpose of allowing the opposing team to score runs. In […]

Tasks and Responsibilities of Tournament Directors Above the District Level

The District Administrator for any given district is responsible for verifying the eligibility documents for each player on each tournament team, and signing the Tournament Affidavit, verify that each player […]

After losing his son to a heroin overdose in 2015, Mr. Niles began his “Be Smart, Don’t Start” campaign. Opioid addiction, which has been named one of the leading causes […]

You Make the Call – When Is a Batted Ball Considered Foul?

Situation With a right-handed batter in the batter’s box and a count of three balls and one strike, the batter for the visiting team lines a pitch down the third-base […]