Little League

Trademark.

1. a baseball, softball, and T-ball league consisting of teams of boys and girls 4 to 18 years of age, founded in 1939 in Williamsport, Pa., and now international in scope, supported by business, fraternal, or other institutional sponsors.

Other Words From

• Little Leaguer noun

Example Sentences

Based on his conversations with parents, “all these new faces were kids that normally do Little League, soccer or football,” he says.

From Washington Post

When Andrew started Little League baseball, Matt joined his own team.

From Washington Post

No one thinks twice about the small business that sponsors the local Little League team or makes sacrifices to keep people on payroll through a crisis.

From Fortune

“Tell me before I forget,” Cianci replies, and when they do, he remembers a graduation, an uncle, a Little League tournament.

From The Daily Beast

I was on a little league team in fifth grade but it doesn't make me a baseball player.

From The Daily Beast

According to Lazenby, Jordan experienced a complete 180 when he transitioned from Little League to Babe Ruth baseball.

From The Daily Beast

A $20,000 check was ceremoniously presented to the Southeast Arlington Little League (SEALL).

From The Daily Beast

Hilo may even return to national prominence, as it did in 2011, when its senior division won the little league world series.

From The Daily Beast