To every parent, coach, and supporter of youth sports,
We’re now well into the season, and while the sound of the bat cracking and cheers from the stands fill the air, there’s a silent and dangerous truth sitting behind it all: Little League is still banning thumb protectors—one of the simplest, most effective tools to prevent thumb injuries in youth baseball and softball.
This isn’t about professional athletes. This is about your kids and their safety at the plate!
Let’s be clear:
The thumb is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body at the plate.
Youth players are still developing—a jammed hand, bruised thumb, or fractured bone can lead to lasting damage. These injuries are very preventable with the use of a thumb guard.
So, why (really, why) is Little League refusing to even acknowledge the rising concerns from parents, coaches, and medical professionals?
If this was a knee guard or a batting helmet, would they ignore it? Of course not. But because it’s something they don’t seem to fully understand—they’re choosing to ignore the growing evidence and the increasing number of injuries. They aren’t protecting the integrity of the game. They’re putting kids in harm’s way.
It’s time to call them out. Loudly. Don’t stay silent—your story matters.
Share your youth athlete’s experience with bat sting, hand injuries, or how Little League’s ban on thumb protectors has impacted their confidence and safety. Post it here and on your socials—tag Little League and ask why they’re ignoring this issue.
We hear it all the time from parents: When kids no longer fear bat sting, they step up to the plate with confidence—they swing freely, stay in the game, and love it more.
So why is Little League taking that away?
Let’s see how Little League responds—if they respond. So far, they’ve stayed silent. When (or if) they do, let’s hold their answers up against the truth about thumb protectors. Parents know the difference. Coaches know the impact. And the players? They feel it every time they step into the box.
Let’s keep the pressure on and demand better—for every Little League youth player. Every player deserves the right to protect themselves against injury. They deserve a choice for what works best for them at bat.
We need you—every parent, coach, and advocate—to take action:
📢 Speak out. Share your story. If your child has been injured or prevented from wearing a thumb guard, speak up. Contact the media.
📞 Call and email your regional Little League office. Demand a real answer. Ask them directly: Why are you banning proven safety gear?
📲 Tag Little League on social media. Don’t let them ignore this any longer.
Here’s who to contact:
West Region: westregion@littleleague.org | (909) 887-6444
Central Region: centralregion@littleleague.org | (317) 897-6127
Southeast Region: southeastregion@littleleague.org | (678) 277-1363
Southwest Region: southwestregion@littleleague.org | (512) 462-1526
East Region: eastregion@littleleague.org | (570) 326-1921
Post on here the responses you get or your youth athlete's experience with bat sting or hand injury.
Keep the Momentum Going! We’re at 236 signatures—so close to 250! But more than numbers, we need volume.
Let Little League know that parents are watching, and we won’t stay quiet while they dismiss our concerns.
✅ Sign and share the petition
✅ Forward this to your local league or team chat
✅ Talk to other parents at the field. Contact the media about youth safety at the plate Educate about hand injuries and the importance of hand protection for youth players!
This ban is putting youth players at risk. It’s wrong.
And we’re not going away until Little League does what’s right.
For safety of all at bat,
Craig
Founder, ThumbPRO®
P.S. This isn’t just about ThumbPRO®—it’s about a community of players, parents, and coaches who believe--and will fight for-- every athlete's right to safety at the plate. No athlete should be limited by unfounded rules that ban protection. If you’ve ever watched a kid experience bat sting or be impacted by a hand injury, you know why this matters. Let’s make sure the gear that protects every youth Little League athlete stays in the game.
#LittleLeagueLetThemWearIt #LittleLeagueSafety