Little League Affiliation
What is LL's Affiliation to MLBy?
Little League Baseball and MLBy have partnered with Major League Baseball and developed a league format that is taking youth baseball to the next level!
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MLBy has become the "Majors" for Little League Baseball players.
With only 10% ~ 20% of players advancing to the league.
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Little League continues to service all of its leagues and age ranges. Players can continually improve their skills and increase their chances of making it to the MLBy.
Little League players receive the exclusive advantage of being the only group allowed to participate in Territory Drafts. The Territory Drafts cover rounds 1-10 each season.
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Twenty million kids register for competitive youth sports each year, yet 70% stop playing in leagues by the age of 13.
MLB in association with Little League Baseball created MLBy. A new type of league that provides a dynamic and immersive experience. One that encourages players to pursue the sport.
How does this benefit Little League?
In addition to exclusive access to the MLBy Territory Draft, Little League fields and facilities were renovated and retrofitted with upgraded equipment.
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Each field features a ______ scoreboard, real dirt on base paths, batter's box, pitching mound and warning track. Dugouts have been recessed into the ground and protected with netting.
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Each location has batting cages wired with Rapsodo, and year-round field maintenance at no cost to Little League.
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Some fields have had seating, concessions and facilities upgraded.
