Tag: 2022

Elyssa Melton Named Little League® Southeast Region Assistant Director

Little League® International has announced Elyssa Melton as its new Southeast Region Assistant Director, effective as of May 9, 2022. “On behalf of all the staff, volunteers, and players throughout […]

Three Former Little Leaguers® Selected During the 2022 Athletes Unlimited Softball College Draft

Three former Little League Softball® players got the call of a lifetime during the 2022 Athletes Unlimited Softball College Draft, earning the opportunity as one of only 13 college student-athletes […]

Looking Back at Kathy Barnard, the First Female Coach at the Little League Baseball® World Series

Each year, Little League® International celebrates its Girls with Game Initiative, recognizing the girls and women who have made the Little League program what it is today. Looking back through […]

So You Want to Coach Little League? Here’s Some Free Advice.

This story was written by Dan McGowan and originally appeared as a column in the Boston Globe.  I pitched both ends of a doubleheader over the weekend, scattering a few […]

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the World of Little League® Museum All Month Long

  The World of Little League® Museum and Official Store is celebrating mothers from around the world all month long with FREE admission to all mothers who come to visit […]

Inspired 18-Year-Old Chooses Umpiring as Best Way to Impact His Life, Motivate Others

Zachary Frattaroli is just 18 years old. A freshman at Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) University. He loves the game of baseball. But he never was the best player on his team. Still, […]

Remembering Jack Losch: The First LLBWS Graduate to Play Professional Sports

Jack Losch’s legacy is far greater than what he did on a Little League® field, although what he did there was pretty special too. Mr. Losch was the starting center […]

History Made as Aguadulce Cabezera Little League Earns Panama’s First Ever Direct Entry Into the LLBWS

  Aguadulce Cabezera Little League was crowned the 2022 Panama Region Champion with a 12-0 victory over Villa de Los Santos Little League in February, marking history as it earned […]

Little League® World Series Set to Return with Full Participant Field and Fans at All Divisions of Play

After two years of not being able to hold its events in full capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic, Little League® International is excited to announce the return of all […]

Little League® Awards Program Returns with New Volunteer Recognition Structure

Following two years of suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Little League® Awards Program will be returning for the 2022 season with an updated, modernized structure to honor its […]