GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

Braden River Little League pitcher Andre Smith's fastball was clocked at 35 miles per hour.

Gene Witt Elementary first-grader Drew Clark had a blast playing on the fire truck.

Foster brothers Edwin Acosta, 10, and Mason Brughelli, 4, had fun at Braden River Little League's Family Fun Day.

Ten-year-old Gabriel Silva plays shortstop and is also a pitcher and catcher.

Lakewood Ranch Little League's Hannah Ott, 6, warms up her swing before the start of her exhibition game.

Shane and Karen Lewellen enjoyed spending the afternoon with their daughter, Riley, 10 and son, Nolan, 7.

Seven-year-old Justin Saunders enjoyed playing all of the games.

Five-year-olds TJ Smith, Cameron Pruitt and Clayton Dees and 4-year-old Matthew Joseph are playing coach pitch this year.

Willis Elementary second-grader Brayden Nelson is playing baseball for the first time this spring.

Five-year-old Bobby Dennis couldn't wait to get out on the field for his first day of practice.

Sean Cosgrove turned 7 years old Feb. 20.