West Tampa Little League has an extensive history, as rich as the inhabitants of the neighborhood surrounding the diamonds. While it was established as a place for boys to play baseball, it has grown into a multigenerational safe-haven for boys AND girls to develop skills and friendships that stretch well beyond the fields. When sitting on the bleachers you can hear the “old-timers” reminisce about their 1970’s Little League World Series memories while they watch their grandchildren awkwardly fumble with the bat, and their own children now adults coaching the little ones. It’s not surprising that they would reminisce so fondly on those times since 1970 was the year West Tampa Little League became the first team from Florida to win a Little League World Series. More than that, greats like Lou Piniella, Tony La Russa, Luis Gonzalez, Tino Martinez, Fred McGriff, and Dave Magadan have walked these very fields and called WTLL their home as well.

We are proud of West Tampa, and can't wait to continue to build on an already amazing history!