Why did they change the Little League logo?

The new brand and the logos are the future of the Little League program. They are to be used to help promote the game and the Little League experience moving forward. We have our own logo for our local league.

How do you know if a bat is Little League approved?

Rule 1.10 – Baseball The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick, and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat).

When did the Little League logo change?

2004. The logo was updated in 2004 (65th anniversary), around the time of the expansion of the Little League Baseball World Series.

What Little League bats are illegal?

The BPF stands for Bat Performance Factor, and any bat that is BPF 1.15 is illegal. BPF 1.20 bats are softball bats and are illegal for baseball too. This is the Little League standard since 2018 and has been created to mirror the exit velocity of a wood bat.

What side does Little League patch go on?

left shoulder sleeve
Use of the Official Patch is mandatory for all divisions of Little League for both regular season and tournament play. Patches worn centered on the left shoulder sleeve.

What is the purpose of Little League Baseball?

Little League believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. Joined together by one common goal, every local league is part of One Team.

Why are bat donuts illegal?

However, long-term use of batting doughnuts increases upper body strength therefore increasing bat velocity. For safety reasons, some leagues have begun to prohibit the use of baseball doughnuts.

Are white baseball bats illegal?

Effective September 1st, 2019, NCAA, the governing body for college baseball, adopted a rule that effectively bans the use of any primarily white BBCOR bat.

Can you use a USA bat in Little League?

The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick, and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat).

Why are there no wood bats in Little League?

One reason to not use a wood bat in little leagues is that the players don’t have the power nor timing skills to hit the ball far. If everyone in the little league were using a wooden bat, you would not see many balls hit to an outfielder. The second reason to discourage wooden bats is due to their cost if they break.

How do you put patches on Little League?

Place patch on desired location of garment. Place cloth or light towel over patch. While using a slow circular motion, press firmly for 30 seconds. Turn garment inside out, then iron back of patch for 30 seconds.