West Babylon Little League (WBLL) is the local chapter of Little League Baseball, Inc., a nonprofit youth sports organization dedicated to teaching baseball and softball to children in the community while fostering values like sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and citizenship. Little League Baseball itself was founded in 1939 by Carl E. Stotz and has grown into one of the largest organized youth sports program in the world.

WBLL organizes spring and fall seasons with divisions ranging from Tee Ball for the youngest players up through Majors and intermediate levels for older kids. It operates under District 34, the regional grouping of Little League organizations in western Suffolk County, Long Island.

Founding and Early History

• Established locally in 1953: West Babylon Little League has been active in the community since 1953, giving generations of local children the chance to play organized baseball and softball.

• Chartered in 1957: The league received official Little League Inc. charter status in 1957, formalizing its affiliation with the national organization and ensuring it follows Little League rules and safety standards.

• This timeline puts WBLL’s beginnings just a few years after Little League itself expanded significantly in the 1950s across the U.S., especially in populous regions like Long Island. 

  Growth and Community Role

  Over the decades, WBLL has:

  • Expanded programs and divisions to include baseball and softball for various ages — from T-Ball up through competitive divisions.

  • Hosted community events such as opening day ceremonies, clinics, and family-oriented outings.

  • Developed and maintained multiple field sites (e.g., Pape Fields, Sawyer Avenue fields) where games and practices are held.

  The league depends on volunteer coaches, board members, and parents to manage teams, organize events, and keep the program running — a hallmark of Little League organizations everywhere.