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The Daily Insight

How many Little League baseball teams are there?

Author

Emma Johnson

Updated on February 25, 2026

Little League Baseball

Upcoming season or competition: 2021 Little League World Series
DirectorDavid Houseknecht, CFO
Claim to fameLargest organized youth sports organization in the world
MottoCourage, Character, and Loyalty
No. of teamsover 180,000

Where is the LL World Series?

Williamsport, Pa
Where is the Little League World Series? The Little League World Series will be played in Williamsport, Pa. Little League was founded in the town by Carl Stotz in 1939 and the LLWS has been held in Williamsport since its inaugural tournament in 1947.

How big is a 12u baseball field?

12 years old: Usually play on fields which are 50/70, meaning 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot bases. The wall will be around 200 feet from home plate.

How many strikeouts does Gavin Weir have?

Over the course of his eight starts on the mound, Weir has pitched 43.2 shutout innings with just one hit allowed and struck out 114 batters.

How many districts are in the Pennsylvania high school sports league system?

Today, Pennsylvania leagues are organized into 31 districts, and these districts are grouped into eight sections. The eight section winners advance to a state tournament that determines the state’s representative in region tournament competition.

How many Little League World Series have there been in Pennsylvania?

Four Pennsylvania leagues have won the Little League World Series: Williamsport Maynard (1947), Lock Haven (1948), Morrisville (1955), and Levittown American (1960). Click to view a timeline showing the evolution of the Pennsylvania Little League tournament structure.

What is the purpose of the Pennsylvania Little League Association?

To be the unifying element between all Little League Districts within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To provide the forum for a free exchange of ideas. To be the vehicle for assignment / award of State Level Tournaments and in conjunction with Little League Baseball, Inc. set the Regulations and Guidelines for same.

Who is the new district administrator of District 13?

Toby Gearhart has assumed the position of District Administrator of District 13 upon the retirement of Greg Brouse. We welcome Toby to the Association and wish Greg all the best in his future endeavors. Brian Shaffer has assumed the position of District Administrator of District 26 upon the retirement of Doug Talmadge.