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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The short if it is, there is not too much is different- we're a family who has done both leagues and travel baseball in Arlington. My husband has coached for both leagues over the years.

In the younger years there is no difference at all. Then, Little League does drafts earlier than ABR so some kids stick with ABR so they can stay with their friends. But its only like a year difference so its a toss up. The real factor is if your kid starts to play travel. If they play for Arsenal (Arlington Travel Baseball), they must also play Arlington Little League. If they play for Arlington Storm, they must also play for ABR.

McLean Little League has a good reputation, but if you want to play Arlington travel BB,  you'll have to eventually switch. I've known only 2 kids to get an exemption (to stay with McLean but play for Arlington travel) but they were the best kid on the top team, so YMMV.

One more factor, the tournaments the teams go to are different. Little League all star teams (different from travel) can go to the Little League World Series. In Babe Ruth, they go to the Babe Ruth League World Series (same difference but for whatever reason LL has more name recognition/is televised).

Finally, Little League ends at 13U. Then kids that still want to play go to Arlington Senior Babe Ruth.[/quote]

I have had terrible experience with ABR so far.  A few coaches run the program and always make sure their own teams have the most top players, while other teams have no talent whatsoever.  Some teams will lose all season while 1-2 basically undefeated (until they face off each other).  Also, ABR coaches' kids definitely get special treatment, it's very obvious.  At what age/level does ABR do a draft?  [/quote]

We had the same experience in LL FWIW. Bro dads trying to get their kids to the LL World Series.

ABR starts drafting when they go to Majors:

Majors 60' and 70', Player Pitch (Ages 10 - 12)[/quote]

It stinks to hear that LL is just as bad.  I hope the ABR draft isn't rigged but I suspect it will be based on how the league currently functions.  [/quote]

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