Since its founding in the United States in 1939, Little League Baseball has grown to become the world's largest youth baseball organization, covering more than 80 countries and regions. Its specific development in each region:

1. North America

The United States: The birthplace, it has the most mature system, with leagues in all 50 states, and the famous "World Little League Championship" (LLWS) is held every year, and the town of Williamsport has become a mecca for the event.

Canada: Early participant (joined in 1951), Ontario and Quebec are strong team clusters, reaching the LLWS finals multiple times.

2. Latin America

Mexico: Joined in 1958, the northern city of Monterrey is a traditional powerhouse, with a total of 4 LLWS championships (e.g. 1997, 2013).

Venezuela: Joined in the 1960s, centered in Caracas, and reached the international finals several times after 2000.

Caribbean: Puerto Rico and Dominica are outstanding, with Puerto Rico winning two times (1958, 1973).

3. Asia

Japan: Joined in 1964 and has won 11 LLWS titles to date (most recently in 2023), with a well-developed youth system that focuses on technique and discipline.

South Korea: Joined in 1984, Seoul and Busan are strong teams, winning the championship for the first time in 2014.

Taiwan, China (Chinese Taipei): Participated in the competition in 1969, qualified for LLWS 17 times, and won the championship in Kaohsiung in 1991.

Chinese mainland: The first alliance (Beijing) was established in 1996, and Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places gradually developed, and in 2015, the first Chinese team (Dongguan) participated in the Asia-Pacific competition.

4. Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Europe: The Netherlands (joined in 1955) is a traditional powerhouse, while Germany and Italy have developed rapidly in recent years; In 2022, the Czech team scored LLWS for the first time.

Middle East: Israel (joined in 1980) is the main player, often competing alongside European teams.

Africa: A late start, with pilot programs in South Africa and Uganda, and the first team from Uganda to compete in the EMEA region in 2023.

5. Oceania

Australia: Joined in the 1960s, with Queensland and New South Wales leading the way, reaching the LLWS quarterfinals for the first time in 2013.

New Zealand: The team is concentrated in Auckland and mostly participates in the Asia-Pacific region.

Uneven resources: Latin America and Africa rely on community-based self-organization, with limited funding and facilities.

Cultural differences: Promoting baseball in non-traditional regions requires a local strategy (e.g., simplifying the rules).

Global expansion: Add regional events (e.g., Asia Pacific, EMEA Championships) and expand your presence through digital platforms.

The globalization of the World Little Baseball League has not only promoted baseball, but also promoted cross-cultural communication among young people. In the future, the potential of emerging markets and the innovation of grassroots projects will be the key to development.