Little League

American

Trademark.

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.

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Little Leaguer

noun

Example Sentences

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He called bowl games and Little League games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

"I think everybody was in shock," said Garland, who realised Heuermann's child had participated in one of the Little League programmes he helped organise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

And I will tell you, I coached six Little League teams, of 5- and 9-year-olds, in three different sports.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

When Ed was growing up, his father convinced local car dealers, restaurant owners and plumbers to sponsor more Little League teams with the goal of boosting participation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

There was a grandstand, like at the Little League field.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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