--- title: 'From Little League Fields to the MLB Postseason' url: 'https://vllb.org/news/little-league-alumni-mlb-postseason' markdown: 'https://vllb.org/news/little-league-alumni-mlb-postseason.md' date: '2026-10-19' description: 'More than 120 former Little Leaguers are on 2026 MLB postseason rosters. See how our players can find inspiration and fun in October baseball.' taxonomy: category: - News tag: - baseball - 'youth sports' - 'Little League' - VLLB - 'MLB postseason' - 'Little League alumni' - inspiration --- # From Little League Fields to the MLB Postseason ## [From Little League Fields to the MLB Postseason](https://vllb.org/news/little-league-alumni-mlb-postseason) 19th Oct 2026 [baseball](https://vllb.org/news/tag:baseball#body-wrapper) [youth sports](https://vllb.org/news/tag:youth%20sports#body-wrapper) [Little League](https://vllb.org/news/tag:Little%20League#body-wrapper) [VLLB](https://vllb.org/news/tag:VLLB#body-wrapper) [MLB postseason](https://vllb.org/news/tag:MLB%20postseason#body-wrapper) [Little League alumni](https://vllb.org/news/tag:Little%20League%20alumni#body-wrapper) [inspiration](https://vllb.org/news/tag:inspiration#body-wrapper) ## From Little League Fields to the MLB Postseason October is a special time for baseball fans, and this year our community has an extra reason to cheer. According to Little League International, **more than 120 former Little League players** are on the 40-man rosters of the 12 teams that qualified for the 2026 MLB Postseason. The World Series is scheduled to begin on **Friday, October 23**, so there is plenty of great baseball still ahead. ### Familiar Names, Familiar Beginnings Little League International's list of postseason alumni includes some of the biggest names in the game. Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, and Giancarlo Stanton are all among the former Little Leaguers on those rosters. Several also played on the Little League World Series stage as kids, including Cody Bellinger (2007), Michael Conforto (2004), and Jackson Chourio (2017). Even a few managers share the connection: Kevin Cash of the Rays played in the 1989 Little League Baseball World Series. Every one of those players once stood in a youth dugout, learned to track a fly ball, and figured out how to hustle to first base. That is a pretty inspiring thought the next time you watch a young player take their first swing. ### What We Can Take From It Watching the pros is a wonderful chance to turn the TV into a teaching moment. Here are a few easy ways to make the most of the postseason with your players: - **Watch the little things.** Point out how an outfielder backs up a throw or how a runner takes a smart lead. - **Celebrate effort, not just results.** Talk about how players bounce back after a tough at-bat. - **Play catch the next day.** A few minutes in the yard turns excitement into practice, and into family time. - **Keep it fun.** The best baseball memories are the ones we share together. ### Dreams Come in Every Size Not every player will reach the big leagues, and that is perfectly okay. Most of what our kids gain from baseball and softball happens right here at home: friendships, confidence, teamwork, and a love of being outside with their friends. Those lessons last a lifetime, whether a player ends up in a stadium or cheering from the stands. If your player is feeling inspired, now is a great time to think about the 2027 season. Visit [vllb.org](https://vllb.org) for the latest news and information from our league. Thank you to every parent, coach, volunteer, and player who makes our fields a place where kids can dream big. Enjoy the games, and **see you at the fields!** ### Learn more - [Little League® Graduates Set to Compete in the 2026 MLB Postseason](https://www.littleleague.org/news/little-league-graduates-set-to-compete-in-the-2026-mlb-postseason/) (Little League International) [ Previous Post](https://vllb.org/news/registration-open-2027-spring-season) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [News](https://vllb.org/news.md) - Next: [Registration Is Now Open for the 2027 Spring Season: Save $50 When You Register Early](https://vllb.org/news/registration-open-2027-spring-season.md)