Local League Protest Committee
Throughout the regular season, a protest situation may occur. When a protest does occur, what happens, and where does it go? Protesting a regular season game is outlined in Rule…
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4 Ways to Get Ready for the Season
In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…
How to Garner Respect from Players, Coaches
Umpires believe that with the proper look, sound mechanics, and a consistent strike zone, umpires can earn four innings, which means they only need to be good for two innings.…
Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic
The “Check Swing, Ask for Help” Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…
Little League® Rules, Mechanics Clinics Provide Well-Rounded Learning Experience
From the big leagues to Little League®, umpiring requires an understanding of the rules and the mechanics to properly enforce the rules. But, when it comes to being a Little…
East Region Staff
Contact Information East Region Headquarters 335 Mix Street Bristol, Connecticut 06010 Email: [email protected] Phone: 860-585-4730 Fax: 860-585-4734 States: CT, DE, DC, MA, ME, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT East…
Gerry Davis Named Little League® Chairman’s Award Recipient
Little League® International has named Gerry Davis as the recipient of the 2022 Little League Chairman’s Award during the Opening Convocation of the 28th Little League International Congress. “Gerry Davis…
Playing Equipment Inspection: Baseball and Softball Bats
Prior to the start of any Little League® game, it is the responsibility of the umpires to inspect the condition of the playing equipment to be used by the players…
Little League® International Teams Up with Gerry Davis Sports
Gerry Davis Sports, owned and operated by Major League Baseball Crew Chief Gerry Davis, has been named the Official Umpire Uniform Provider of the Little League® World Series and an…
C Position – Runner on Second, Third, or Bases Full
The "C Position – Runner on Second, Third, or Bases Full" Mechanic is used by the Base Umpire when there is a runner on second base, third base, second and…