Two years ago, coach Benji Medure found it odd to see one player around his Huntington Beach High baseball team late in the season. His name was Nick Pratto. He …
Pratto’s right at home with Huntington Beach baseball Read More
One of the more intriguing collegiate prospects eligible for June’s MLB Amateur First-Year Player Draft ranks in the top-17 nationally in five important offensive categories – including No. 1 in …
Hiura hammers the hits at UCI Read MoreMatthew Irish plays third base with Lakewood High School’s Cougars. Noah, his 11-year-old brother, is a second baseman and center fielder on a Stilly Valley Little League Majors team. And …
Program allows children with disabilities to play baseball Read MoreHeadquartered in Waco is the Little League Southwest Region, an unsubtle reminder of youth baseball’s popularity in Central Texas. In recent years, medical professionals have expressed growing concern about injuries on …
Game of Throws: Youth baseball injuries spike, but more sports may be the answer Read MoreWhen Jeff Siegel was an 18-year-old baseball umpire in Morton Grove, a coach angry with a call he made started yelling at him. Then the coach grabbed Siegel by the …
Youth leagues’ costs rise as bad coach, fan behavior contributes to umpire shortage Read MoreHistory says I might not be the right person to be soliciting potential umpires for the upcoming Rock Island-Milan Little League baseball season. In the spirit of disclosure, I have …
Umpiring can be a blast Read MoreIn the 40 years that Jack Thomson has been coaching high school baseball, he has seen a noticeable rise in the talent of players trying out for his team. They …
They Can Hit 400-Foot Homers, but Playing Catch? That’s Tricky Read MoreEach month, Little League® International is providing a quick look at important information and events for the month ahead. We invite you to review and share with your colleagues and …
THINGS TO KNOW FROM LITTLE LEAGUE®: JANUARY 2017 Read MoreThe Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame will welcome brothers Ramon, Pedro and Jesus Martinez to its ranks on Saturday, April 8. The trio of brothers are scheduled to appear …
Martinez Brothers to be Inducted into ABQ Professional Baseball Hall of Fame Read More
The top nine teams remained the same in the D1Baseball Top 25 rankings, led by No. 1 TCU, which opened its season with a three-game sweep of Penn State. Each …
D1Baseball Top 25: Feb. 20 Read More