Opening Day is officially here and Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) clubs across the nation are teaming up once again to host Little League® Days this season, providing unique opportunities for local Little League programs to bring their players to experience professional baseball in a fun and exciting way.
“Providing opportunities to our Little Leaguers is one of the most important pieces of our relationship with Major League Baseball, and we are thrilled to be able to once again team up with both MLB and MiLB to bring these opportunities to our communities across the nation,” said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer. “Being able to experience professional baseball games through these unique Little League Days allows our players to not only watch their role models in action and grow the game of baseball, but also provide fun and memorable experiences that they and their families will remember for the rest of their lives.”
As part of the growing partnership between Little League and MLB, “Little League Days” allow local youth baseball and softball players to experience a professional baseball game at a ballpark near them. This year, MLB clubs including the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and St. Louis Cardinals, as well as a variety of MiLB clubs, will once again be opening their ballparks to provide memorable opportunities and experiences the players will carry with them for a lifetime.
“Having Little Leaguers attend Major League Baseball games is a great way to grow the game and build lifelong baseball fans,” said Mike Robbins, New York Yankees Director of Suites & Group Sales and Service. “We’ve been able to craft unique, affordable experiences for Little Leagues to participate in pre-game warning track parades. We’ve found success creating co-branded Yankees-Little League items such as hats and gear bags that reinforce the strength of both brands. Additionally, we’ve been able to turn many Little League days into huge fundraising opportunities for local leagues and to give back to support Little League International’s philanthropic efforts. Engaging with Tri-State area Little League districts has been a huge point of focus and will continue to be an emphasis moving forward.”
While each club’s Little League Days are set to be unique, many will provide discounted tickets for Little Leaguers, the opportunity to use tickets as fundraisers, and the chance for a special on-field experience. Learn more and find an event near you:
To learn more about Little League’s relationship with Major League Baseball, including their other youth initiative programs, visit LittleLeague.org/MLB.