Lol 13 vs 16. Few more post and we you will 12 vs 17. You people are pathetic. The little league World Series announcer opened up Saturday's broadcast by saying "we have a talented range of athletes from 10-13years old, with May 1, 2016 as the cutoff. With that said . A 12 yr old 5'11 152lb pitcher from Italy walked on to the mound to face a 4'11 85lb Player from Mexico. Did the families of the Mexican players complain the entire 20 hr drive from their home country about how unfair it is... Nooooo. Their boys can play and lit the kid up for 12 runs!! Did phelps or any other 15-16 yr old Olympian athlete (or their parents) whine about how unfair it's is that they have to compete against 23 yr olds? Nooooo. Again, you are all pathetic. We all know if our kid "has it" or not and competing against a handful of older kids which happens in EVERY sport shouldnt matter one bit. Signed a parent of 2 on age players..