What’s Trending? – November 2024

What's Trending

Each month, Little League® produces a number of exciting, fun, and educational content across all its digital platforms, including on LittleLeague.org, its social media channels, and through the Little League Rulebook App.

In case you missed any of it, check out some of the notable and trending content that went out in November 2024:

Little League® mourns the passing of Joey Jay, first former Little Leaguer® to reach MLB

(Published on November 4, 2024 on Facebook)


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Two Stewards of Growing Youth Baseball and Softball Around The World, Tony Reagins and Kristian Palvia, Elected to the Little League® International Board of Directors

(Published on November 8, 2024 on LittleLeague.org)

Welcome Little League International Board of Directors

Tony Reagins and Kristian Palvia, two individuals with vast experience in growing the games of baseball and softball around the world, have been elected as the newest At-Large Directors on the Little League® International Board of Directors. The election was made during its annual meeting on November 8, 2024, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Additionally, following more than 20 years of service each on the Little League International Board of Directors, Mike Mussina and Chris Drury have announced they will conclude their service as At-Large Directors effective November 2024.

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Four New Field Directors Join Little League® International Board of Directors

(Published on November 8, 2024 on LittleLeague.org)

Welcome Little League International Board of Directors

During its annual fall meeting in November, four new Field Directors were elected to the Little League® International Board of Directors.

Joining as the newest Region Field Directors, as nominated by their fellow District Administrators (D.A.s) across their respective regions are Vojtěch Albrecht (Europe and Africa Region – Czechia), Urny Floran (Latin America Region – Curaçao District 1), Derek Lisby (Central Region – Indiana District 7), and Pam Stanley (Southwest Region – New Mexico District 9).

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Little League® Grad Alex Bregman plays ball with his son, Knox

(Published on November 20, 2024 on X/Twitter)

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Little League® Diamond Leader Discussions: Kenidi White

(Published on November 20, 2024 on LittleLeague.org)

Wanting to give young female athletes more than what she was offered at their age, Kenidi White joined the Centex Little League program in Little River-Academy, Texas, as a volunteer softball coach.

“I love to coach kids, whether it’s basketball or softball, and to be a part of making them better both on and off the field,” said Ms. White. “Having a coach that wants to establish a connection and shows you believe in them is sometimes all a young female athlete needs to be able to go out onto the field and be their best, not only for their benefit but for their teammates, too.”

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Beef: A Key Ingredient in Dinner Time Conversations

(Published on November 22, 2024 on Instagram)

Dinner Time Conversations

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Little League® Rounds Out #GWG50 Celebration with Five-Part Docuseries

(Published on November 25, 2024 on LittleLeague.org)

Join Little League® as it concludes its year-long Girls with Game 50 (#GWG50) Celebration, honoring of 50 years of girls and women in its program, with a five-part docuseries detailing the history and future of the Little League Softball® program.   

Set to debut with its first episode across LittleLeague.org and YouTube.com/LittleLeague on December 2, “Beyond the Diamond: Celebrating 50 Years of Little League Softball” showcases all aspects of the Little League program, from the history that began the softball program to where it is heading in the future.   

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Little League® Hall of Excellence Enshrinees Highlight New AUSL Head Coach and General Manager Selections

(Published on November 25, 2024 on LittleLeague.org)

Little League® Hall of Excellence Enshrinees, Cat Osterman (2016) and Jenny Dalton-Hill (2022), have officially been named as two of the four new General Managers of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), set to make its debut in June 2025.

In addition to Osterman and Dalton-Hill, former Little Leaguers® Stacey Nuveman-Deniz and Kelly Kretschman will also play a key role in the new league, serving as two of the four Head Coaches.

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