After receiving more than 3,100 submissions throughout the course of two months, Little League® Baseball and Softball is pleased to announce the top three photos of the 2023 Little League Photo Contest. In addition to recognition in the World of Little League® Museum and on the scoreboard during the Little League Baseball® World Series, the top three photos will also receive direct entry into the 2023 Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association Photo Contest, set to take place later this fall.
Launched on June 6, fans were encouraged to show the many ways they are celebrating the Little League program throughout their communities. From fun moments on and off the field to celebrations of inclusion, teamwork, and integrity, the 2023 Photo Contest allowed communities to show off the incredible smiles, thrilling high-fives, and the magical moments that make the Little League experience so special.
Below are the top three photos, which were selected based on input from a group of select professional photographers and content creators who have covered the Little League World Series.
Blue Mountain Little League (Cressona, Pa.)
After winning their semifinal game, these six-year-olds are thrilled to be out on the Little League field enjoying their time with their friends and making lifelong memories.
Wrightwood (Calif.) Little League
Taking the field for their first game of the tournament, Wrightwood Little League’s softball team was proud to go out and represent their community alongside their childhood friends.
Maidu Little League (Roseville, Calif.)
Taking home their third Northern California Section 4 banner in the last three years, Maidu Little League celebrated their time on the field together as champions of their community.
In addition to the top photo selections above, below are some photos that were recognized with honorable mention:
The Little League Photo Contest featured great moments and memories from the 2023 season, as well as a number of Girls with Game who finished among the Top 10 in celebration of the #SummerOfSoftball.
To learn more about the Little League Photo Contest, including rules of entry and details about the submission process, visit LittleLeague.org/PhotoContest.