Calculating batting averages for Little Leaguers the way they do for Major Leaguers doesn’t make sense. The only “at-bats” that count for a MLB player’s average are singles, doubles, triples and homeruns.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 14, 2007) – Little League International has made a change, effective immediately, to Regulation VI (c) as published in the 2007 Regulations and Playing Rules for all levels of baseball as noted here.
By Jim Thompson Just as we savor those four sweet words – “pitchers and catchers report…” – it’s nearly time to start another Little League season. Are you prepared? Read the story Bats: How to Pick ‘Em and Grip ‘Em By Michele Smith
As the season approaches, it is that time of the year to look at purchasing new equipment. One of the questions I get asked quite often is ‘how do I know what length bat I should buy for my daughter? Here is an easy way to determine what size bat will work for your little ball players. Read the storyBehind the Plate with Andy By Andy Konyar
Regulation VI - PITCHERS
(c) Note 1. Intentional Walk:Before a pitch is delivered to the batter, the catcher must inform the umpire-in-chief that the defensive team wishes to give the batter an intentional base-on-balls. The umpire-in-chief waves the batter to first base.
Even though the season is just getting started for many leagues, now is the perfect time to start thinking about end-of-the-year team participation awards and other recognition. Managers and coaches sometimes organize this aspect their league’s year-end operations, but many times it falls to a team mom or some other adult volunteer. Read the story
The Little League Coaches Registry - Better Coaches - Better Games - Better Leagues By Scott Miller Managers and coaches are among the most important volunteers in the Little League program. They have to know the game and they have to love working with kids. Leagues with knowledgeable, caring and concerned coaches have an advantage when it comes to making the games fun and retaining players.Read the story
