New Jersey ranks top Little League baseball teams in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
New Jersey is highlighting its best Little League baseball teams as Bayonne competes at the Little League World Series. The ranking features teams such as the 1998 Toms River East American, recognized as champions, and the 1970 Wayne American team, which claimed the title with a flawless performance. Historical achievements include milestones like Hammonton's 1949 victory, marking the first win by a team from outside Pennsylvania. As Bayonne continues in the tournament, their future matches will be closely monitored.
- •Bayonne Little League competes in the LLWS, winning its first two games
- •Top ranked team is 1998 Toms River East American, a champion
- •Hammonton won the first Little League World Series title outside Pennsylvania
- •Toms River East teams have notable historical significance in the rankings
- •Bayonne's next match is highly anticipated as they progress in the tournament
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — New Jersey's best Little League baseball teams all-time, ranked
"New Jersey has caught Little League baseball fever again. Which are the best 12u teams in state history? Here's how they rank.
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