Little League World Series 2011: Why the World Series Is Must-See TV

Williamsport, Pennsylvania is the capital of Little League Baseball. It is where everyone will witness the greatest sports tournament in the world.

The Little League World Series is must-see TV for any fan of sports. If you don't believe so, pay attention to these five slides and understand my point.

5. Kids Enjoying a Game They Love

Watching kids play in the Little League World Series always brings me back to my days as a Little League player.

It was the best four years in sports I ever had.

You can see it on the kids' faces, they love to play the game. In the world today, kids enjoy playing video games as a hobby, so it is a breath of fresh air when you get to see kids on the baseball diamond.

4. Anything Can Happen at the Little League World Series

Anything is a realistic possibility at the Little League World Series. From teams putting up 12 runs an inning to a team blowing a late seven-run lead, anything is possible.

Expect the unexpected, especially at the Little League World Series.

Kids misplay fly balls, grounders, pitches from the pitcher and anything else you can think of. This is the reason why teams are always in games.

3. High-Quality Competition

In case you have never watched a Little League World Series game, these kids can play ball. They can pitch, field and hit with more consistency than some major leaguers

Obviously, the talent level isn't the same, but these kids can play.

Little League players come from all across the world to play for a chance to make it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. When the dust finally settles and it's late August, you best believe the most talented players will be playing in the games.

2. Memories That Will Last a Lifetime

Little League Baseball is something I will never forget. Only a select few will ever make it to a Little League World Series.

They must be having a blast.

Trust me, they are, you can tell that with the look on their faces. Not only do the kids get to play the sport they love, but they also get to experience it with kids from all over the world.

Players will interact with kids who don't even speak their language.

Finally, they get to be on ESPN. What more could a kid want?

1. Little League World Series Is the Best Tournament in the World

So many countries participate in the Little League World Series. Now we are down to 16 teams out of thousands.

It is a long journey to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but one that many kids will never forget.

From the love of the game to heartbreak, the World Series showcases many feelings about the game, all of which, as sports fans, we love dearly.

It is the best tournament in sports, and it always brings me back to the time of my life—Little League Baseball.