MLB stars who shined at the Little League World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
A ranking of 14 MLB players who participated in the Little League World Series highlights their early achievements. Notable figures include Jonathan Schoop, who led Curacao to a championship in 2004, and Jason Marquis, who showcased his pitching with a no-hitter in the third-place game in 1991. The list emphasizes how these players transitioned from youth competition to success in Major League Baseball, reflecting the diverse paths that lead athletes to professional sports. The piece from Yahoo Sports aggregates their Little League accomplishments alongside their MLB careers, providing context on their journeys.
- •Jonathan Schoop won the LLWS with Curacao in 2004.
- •Jason Marquis threw a no-hitter in the LLWS third-place game in 1991.
- •Jurickson Profar also won the LLWS championship in 2004.
- •The article ranks players based on their LLWS and MLB performances.
- •Highlighting players' youth experiences underscores their paths to the MLB.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — 14 best MLB players who competed in the Little League World Series, ranked from Cody Bellinger to Gary Sheffield
"The Little League World Series was the starting point for these MLB stars.
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