The National Classic

The National Classic is a high-school baseball tournament that takes place in Fullerton, California. Started in 1989, it is one of the most prestigious high-school baseball tournaments in the country. The games are played at local high schools and at California State University Fullerton. The tournament invites the top schools from around the country to compete for the National Classic championship in front of an audience of professional and college scouts. The tournament is currently sponsored by Diamond Sports. A home run derby and a team introduction precedes the games. This tournament provides young stars with recognition and the opportunity to play against some of the best teams in the country. Some of the 115 professional players who have participated in the tournament are Alex Rodriguez, Dustin Pedroia, and Ian Kennedy.

National Classic Past Results

Year Champion Runner Up
2016 Mountain Ridge (Glendale, Arizona) El Toro (Lake Forest, CA)
2015 Agoura (Agoura Hills, CA) IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
2014 Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, CA) Valley Christian (Dublin, CA)
2013 Orange Lutheran (Orange, CA) Cypress (Cypress, CA)

Hard 9 National Classic

Diamond Sports National Classic

Anderson Bat National Classic

Phil Nevin National Classic

Toyo Tires National Classic

The National Classic

Dole National Classic

Upper Deck National Classic

See also

References

  1. ↑ See: Aflac#Awards.
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