Big League World Series
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The Big League World Series was a baseball tournament for youth aged 15 to 18 years old that began in 1968.[1] On August 26, 2016, Little League International announced that it was eliminating the Big League Level of both baseball and softball, citing low participation levels over the previous 15 years.[2] It was patterned after the Little League World Series, which was named for the World Series in Major League Baseball. Most recently, the tournament was held in Easley, South Carolina.
Quick Facts Sport, Founded ...
Sport | Baseball |
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Founded | 1968 |
Ceased | 2016 |
No. of teams | 11 |
Countries | International |
Last champion(s) | Taoyuan, Taiwan |
Most titles | Taiwan (18) |
Official website | LittleLeague.org |
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See also: Junior, Senior & Big League Baseball
The Big League World Series was held at four different sites.
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina 1968–1969
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1970–1998
- Tucson, Arizona 1999–2000
- Easley, South Carolina 2001–2016