Category: Awards

2015 CARL E. STOTZ LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL® SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 10 LYCOMING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

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 Wednesday, May 20, Little […]

Little League Honors its 2014 Award Winners at the Little League Baseball® World Series

While the on-field action gets a lot of attention at the Little League Baseball® World Series, it’s the dedication of volunteers around the world that make it possible for all […]

2013 Little League International Awards Program Honors, Recognizes Special Contributions

By: Mike Reuther Williamsport Sun-Gazette Little League Baseball brings joy every year to the many kids who are fortunate enough to play the game. But the games wouldn’t be possible […]

Little League® Honors Joe Torre with the William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award

As a Major League Baseball executive, manager and player, Joe Torre has been a baseball ambassador for six decades. Recognizing Mr. Torre’s achievements in baseball and his commitment to the […]

Former Red Sox Catcher, Little League Baseball World Series Alumnus Jason Varitek Is 2012 Little League Graduate of Year Recipient

Former Captain of the Boston Red Sox and two-time Major League Baseball World Series champion Jason Varitek will be honored with the 2012 William A. “Bill” Shea Distinguished Little League […]

During a 13-year Major League Baseball career, Ron Darling was an all-star, a Gold Glove winner and World Series champion. Currently a baseball analyst for SportsNet New York (SNY) and […]

Former National League MVP Jeff Bagwell to Receive Bill Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award

During a 15-year Major League Baseball career – all with the Houston Astros – Jeff  Bagwell was among an elite class of hitters, and in 1994, became the fourth National […]

Former MLB Relief Pitcher Kent Tekulve to Receive Bill Shea Distinguished Little League Graduate Award

Over a 10-year span from the late-1970s to the late-80s, Kent Tekulve, the a former all-time leader in Major League Baseball (MLB) relief pitching appearances, was one of the marquee […]