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Since 1994, Little League® International has honored the memory of its founder through the Carl E. Stotz Little League Baseball® Scholarship. At its annual luncheon on Thursday, May 19, Little […]

When the World of Little League® Museum re-opened in 2013 after a $4.5 million complete renovation, one of the stars attractions was the Global Connections Touch Table. At 16 feet […]

Hundreds of Children Enjoy Little League’s First Play Ball Day

Little League International, as part of MLB’s inaugural PLAY BALL Weekend, greeted hundreds of children and their families to its complex in South Williamsport, Pa., for a free event that […]

What’s the Score?: The Basics of Scorekeeping

Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than just keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. In fact, scorekeeping — a system of numbers, symbols and methodology that is […]

  Little League® is all about having a good time on the field with your friends, and, now Major League Baseball is joining in on the fun with its PLAY BALL initiative. […]

Dear Little League®: An Open Letter from a Parent of a Little Leaguer® and Travel Baller

My son has played Little League® for the last four years. My son also plays travel ball, and I know there is some level of discussion among parents out there […]

Backyard Tip: Elbow Swings Using a Batting Tee

Young players often lunge at pitches when trying to hit. To eliminate this tendency, and establish proper balance, eye contact on the ball, and consistent hip turn in a player’s […]

Hey, Blue! – The Runner Is Out of the Baseline

This month, we will explain and outline the rule governing interference when a batter-runner is contacted by a thrown ball outside of the runner’s lane. The situation described below is […]

You Make the Call – Use of Special Pinch-Runner

Situation With one out and no runners on base in the fifth inning of a Little League (Major) Division baseball game, a batter draws a base on balls. After reaching […]

Formal Training Makes Little League® Umpires Better

Little League® umpires are essential in shaping the experience of every Little Leaguer®. Striving to support the efforts of this core group of volunteers, Little League International offers a variety […]