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Y------Z Forever in Our Hearts League Bids Farewell to Our Dear Friend, Julia Ruth Stevens Julia Ruth Stevens, Loving Daughter of Icon Babe Ruth 1916 - 2019 Y------Z

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Julia Ruth Stevens, who passed away early in the morning of March 9, 2019, after a short illness. Julia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who lived a wonderful, full life during the 102 years that she was with us.

Julia, who was considered baseball royalty, was the last person who knew firsthand. Reflecting on their relationship beyond the ball field, she would always tell you she loved him Julia Ruth Stevens had far more memories than and couldn’t have had a better father. Until memorabilia. She loved going to the very end, she was proud to call the Babe and the . She was always amazed by “Daddy.” the huge crowds and excitement.

Born into a typical southern family on July 17, The Babe taught her how to dance and they 1916, in Athens, , Julia’s earliest days danced together. He taught her how to bowl, and they bowled together. were spent with her mother, grandmother and two uncles. Her biological father had passed Throughout her life, Julia was proud to away shortly after Julia was born. In 1918, her promote her father’s legacy, which included mother, Claire, left the comfort of her Athens the program. home along with her toddling baby and headed She crisscrossed America, encouraging Julia and her son Tom attended many off to City. There, she eventually met boys and girls in their love of baseball Babe Ruth League events. In fact, as and married the legendary Babe Ruth. and softball. In doing so, she became recently as 2016, Julia attended a Babe one of the greatest Ambassadors for Ruth World Series. She was Julia was the older of two daughters adopted Babe Ruth League and its participants. by Ruth. Dorothy Helen Ruth Pirone, who 100 years old at the time. passed away in 1989, was adopted by Babe Julia also made frequent appearances Ruth and his first wife, Helen. at baseball events, throwing out many ceremonial first pitches. And she always Julia embraced the moments she shared with had time for one more autograph. the Babe. She was always pleased to share Her last appearance was at stories with eager fans and journalists alike. on July 9, 2016, when she threw out the The opportunity to travel the world with Babe first pitch at a Red Sox game to celebrate Ruth and her mother was one of Julia’s fondest her 100th birthday. memories of the sports icon. In particular, she loved the “round the world” tour on which they embarked in 1934, including travels through Julia Ruth Stevens was a great supporter of Babe Ruth League. Japan with her family to watch 15 exhibition “ She attended many Babe Ruth World Series where she always made baseball games. Another affectionate time to spend with the players and families. Julia was also a great recollection was listening to their favorite radio representative of the Babe Ruth League program, which was named in program, “The Lone Ranger,” with the Babe in honor of her father, the greatest baseball player of all time. While we will their New York City apartment. miss Julia greatly, we will always remember her kindness and friendship. — Steven M. Tellefsen, President/CEO, Babe Ruth League, Inc.

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MISSION STATEMENT OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. Babe Ruth League EXECUTIVE STAFF 1 Section The Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills,

Section 1 mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. In all aspects, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing our participants the very best educational, sports experience possible. It is our fundamental belief that every child with a desire to play baseball or softball be afforded that opportunity. Section 2 Section TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 2 Section 1 - About Babe Ruth League Bambino Buddy-Ball...... 22 Section 7 - Sites Mission Statement...... 1 Softball Regional Commissioners...... 24 2019 Baseball Sites: Executive Staff ...... 2 8U - 18U Softball...... 24 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Machine-Pitch

Administration ...... 2 (Treasure Coast, FL)...... 51 3 Section Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Player-Pitch President/CEO Chairman of the Board Board of Directors...... 3 Section 5 - BRL World Series Records (Cherry Hill, NJ)...... 52 Steven M. Tellefsen James Wagoner Advisory Board...... 5 2018 All World Series Teams...... 25

Section 3 Cal Ripken 9-Year-Old 2018 All Defensive Teams...... 26 People Are Talking...... 5 (Treasure Coast, FL)...... 51 All-Time Champions...... 27 Highlights In BRL History...... 7 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old (Phenix City, AL)....53 Region Map...... 9 All-Time Honor Roll of Champions...... 31 Cal Ripken 11-Year-Old/70 Chain of Command...... 10 All-Time Most Outstanding Players...... 33 (Treasure Coast, FL)...... 51 4 Section All-Time World Series Baseball Records: Cal Ripken/60 (Visalia, CA)...... 54 Section 2 - Babe Ruth League Alumni Individual...... 35 Cal Ripken/70 (Branson, MO)...... 55 Section 4 MLB ...... 11 Team...... 37 13-Year-Old (Westfield, MA)...... 56 MLB ...... 12 All-Time World Series Softball Records: 14-Year-Old (Demopolis, AL)...... 57 Notable Alumni...... 12 Individual...... 38 13-15 (Bismarck, ND)...... 58 Alumni Association...... 13 Team...... 38 16-18 (Mobile, AL)...... 59 Vice President/Operations & Marketing Vice President/Commissioner 5 Section 2019 Softball Site: Joseph M. Smiegocki Robert P. Faherty, Jr. Section 3 - Hall of Fame & Awards Section 6 - Champions Treasure Coast, FL...... 60 Section 5 MLB All Century Team...... 15 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old ...... 39 Section 8 - Other League Information BRL Hall of Fame - Organizations...... 15 Cal Ripken 9-Year-Old...... 39 National Umpires Association...... 61 BRL Hall of Fame - Individuals...... 16 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old ...... 40 Official BRL ...... 61 Babe Ruth, George Herman Stats...... 17 Cal Ripken 11-Year-Old/70...... 40 6 Section Official BRL Softballs...... 61 Cal Ripken Jr. - Hall of Famer...... 18 Cal Ripken Major/60...... 41 Inquiry Kits...... 61 Volunteer of the Year...... 18 Cal Ripken Major/70 International...... 41 Sportsmanship Code...... 61 Section 6 Scorekeeper of the Year...... 18 Cal Ripken Major/70 U.S...... 42 Sponsorship & Fundraising Programs...... 62 13-Year-Old...... 42 Section 4 - League Divisions 14-Year-Old...... 43

Vice President/Commissioner Controller 7 Section Baseball Regional Commissioners...... 20 13-15...... 43 Robert A. Connor Donna J. Mahoney Cal Ripken Baseball...... 20 16-18...... 44 Rookie Baseball...... 20 8U Softball...... 45

Section 7 www.baberuthleague.org • [email protected] 13-Year-Old Baseball...... 20 10U Softball...... 45 13-15 Baseball...... 21 12U Softball...... 46 1670 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS & ADMINISTRATION 16-Year-Old Baseball...... 21 Hamilton, NJ 08619 14U Softball...... 46 1670 Whitehorse-Mercervile Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 www.BabeRuthLeague.org 8 Section 16-18 Baseball...... 22 16U Softball...... 47 Phone: (609) 695-1434 • Toll-Free: (800) 880-3142 • Fax: (609) 695-2505 Contact Our International Headquarters 18U Softball...... 47 toll-free: 1-800-880-3142. Copyright © 2019 Babe Ruth League, Inc.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1 The International Babe Ruth Board of Directors, composed of The eight Regional Baseball Commissioners serve as Board members not more than 17 persons, including the Chairman of the Board along with eight “at large” members who are volunteers from all and the President/CEO, direct the affairs and policies of Babe Ruth walks of life, representing the combined thinking of Babe Ruth’s League, Inc. adults at all levels of administration.

STEVEN M. TELLEFSEN, President/CEO Each season, communities from across Section 2 AT-LARGE MEMBERS REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS the and throughout Canada join the Babe Ruth League program. JAMES WAGONER, Chairman of the Board New England Region Close to 1,000,000 young athletes enjoy Fort Smith, BARRY JORDAN participating under the Babe Ruth League umbrella playing Babe Ruth Baseball, Sebago, Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball. RAYLA J. ALLISON Bloomington, Middle Atlantic Region Section 3 The program has been cited by government, AL SOLANIK educational, civic, religious and recreational RUSSELL E. DIETHRICK, JR. Bridgeton, Jamestown, New York organizations throughout the world, including: Valley Region Freedom Foundation, 67th Congress of the United ROBERT DICKSON TOM WRIGHT States, National Federation of State High School Alexandria, Laporte, Indiana Associations, and the International Film Festival- Cannes, France. Section 4 JIM HILL Southeast Region Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a non-profit, educational White Hall, Arkansas HENRY P. SERMONS organization and an active member or associate Havelock, participant in such organizations as: American STEPHEN F. HUPKA Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Nolensville, Midwest Plains Region Recreation; ; National TIM KUNTZ GEORGE R. LALLY, JR. Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum; National Section 5 Bismarck, Norwood, Fastpitch Coaches Association; National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations; National Southwest Region Recreation and Parks Association; USA Baseball; NORMAN TRAVIS Eugene Reynolds United States Olympic Committee and World Leisure Burlington, Alexander City, and Recreation Association. Pacific Northwest Region

Section 6 JERRY BODDEN Lewiston,

Pacific Southwest Region LEONARD J. HAMMER Fowler, Section 7

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BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. ADVISORY BOARD

Section 1 Babe Ruth League, Inc. has formed an Advisory Board whose purpose is to provide assistance and guidance to Babe Ruth Headquarters on specific projects and/or research. Individuals serving on the Advisory Board must be interested in developing better citizenship as well as physical and emotional maturity of youngsters through youth baseball and softball.

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS AFFILIATION Neil A. Bencivengo, Hamilton, NJ...... Retired, Superintendent of Schools Christopher E. Bonacci, MD, D.D.S, Vienna, VA...... Dentist

Section 2 Kirk Bouchie, Vincennes, IN ...... City Executive Rex Bradley, Louisville, KY...... Former VP at Hillerich & Bradsby Robert W. Brown, MD, Fort Worth, TX...... Past President of American League Michelle Delloso, Santa Clara, UT...... Go Girl Future Program Carl Erskine, Anderson, IN ...... Former Major League Player George Foster, Greenwich, CT...... Former Major League Player Michael Gibbons, Baltimore, MD...... Former Director – Babe Ruth Museum

Section 3 Gary Harig, Burke, VA...... Retired Vice President of US Airways Lee F. Hollister, D.D.S., San Luis Obispo, CA...... Dentist Brenda Knight, American Canyon, CA...... Motivational Speaker Peter Lowenstein, Greenwich, C T...... Attorney Stephen L. Lunsford, Stuart, FL...... Retired Chairman/CEO of K&K Ins. Group Scott McGregor, Towson, MD...... Former Major League Player Bill Rick, Hamilton, NJ...... Insurance Account Executive

Section 4 , Lutherville, MD...... Baseball Hall of Fame Member Julie Smith, La Verne, CA...... Univ. of La Verne Softball Terry Wheeler, Manteo, NC...... Retired, County Bill White, Upper Black Eddy, PA...... Past National League President Margie Wright, Fresno, CA...... Retired, Fresno State Softball Coach Section 5 PEOPLE ARE TALKING …

“Just as baseball is the sport of families, there is one baseball family. “It’s our goal that each youngster who plays in the Cal Ripken We ardently believe that the baseball family includes the fans, Baseball Division will not only learn the basics of the game, but will coaches, administrators and youth players of the Babe Ruth League also experience the same level of excitement I felt every day when I and at all levels in the many communities where our game is played put on my uniform and got ready to play. There’s nothing else like it!”

Section 6 and enjoyed. Major League Baseball commends all of Babe Ruth CAL RIPKEN, JR. Baseball’s participants.” ROB MANFRED In ’s Words … Commissioner of Baseball “Even now, when people talk about my greatest thrill being the shot against Georgetown to win the NCAA title, I still think to myself “Babe Ruth League is extremely grateful for the support Major that my greatest accomplishment really is the Most Valuable Player League Baseball provides for all the young baseball and softball Award I got when my Babe Ruth League team won the state baseball players of our country. I would also like to thank all the great Section 7 championship.” volunteers in the Babe Ruth program. It is through their dedicated THE JORDAN RULES service to youth that Babe Ruth League is so successful.” by Sam Smith STEVEN TELLEFSEN President/CEO Babe Ruth League, Inc.

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Section 1 1997 Babe Ruth League, Inc. opened office in 2001 50th Anniversary of Babe Ruth League 2003 Babe Ruth League, Inc. opened office in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Newark, Ohio. Babe Ruth Baseball held its first Cal 1999 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first 14-Year- Ripken 10-year-old World Series in 2007 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first Cal

Old World Series in Clifton Park, New Vincennes, Indiana. Ripken 70’ World Series in Aberdeen, 2 Section York. . 2002 Babe Ruth teams participate in “T-Ball Babe Ruth Softball held its first 12U on the South Lawn” at the White House. Cal Ripken Jr., a Babe Ruth graduate,

Section 2 World Series in Jamestown, New York. President George W. Bush initiated the inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame. program and appointed Cal Ripken, Jr. as Babe Ruth Softball held its first 16U T-Ball Commissioner. 2009 , Babe Ruth graduate, inducted World Series in Dare County, North into Baseball Hall of Fame.

Carolina. Babe Ruth League, Inc. was bequeathed 3 Section 28 acre complex by lifetime volunteer, 2011 Babe Ruth League establishes alumni and , Babe Ruth Don Edwards. The Babe Ruth Complex association. graduates, inducted into the Baseball located in Newark, Ohio is an international

Section 3 2013 Babe Ruth League establishes Xtreme Hall of Fame. showcase for Babe Ruth League, Inc. Softball program. The Little Sister program was established 2014 Frank Thomas, a Babe Ruth graduate, as part of each Softball World Series. inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame. HIGHLIGHTS IN BABE RUTH LEAGUE HISTORY: 4 Section

2000 Bambino Division for players ages 4-12 2015 and , Babe renamed Cal Ripken Baseball, a Division Ruth graduates inducted into the 1951 Babe Ruth Baseball was founded in 1968 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World 1984 Babe Ruth Softball, designed for girls of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Section 4 Baseball Hall of Fame. Hamilton Township, a suburb of Trenton, Series for the 16-18 year-old division in ages 4 through 18, made its debut. New Jersey to provide wholesome Morristown, New Jersey. Babe Ruth Softball held its first 8U, 10U, amateur baseball for 13,14 and 15-year- 1986 Babe Ruth Baseball World Series Training and 14U World Series in Alachua County, old players. 1974 Babe Ruth Baseball, in order to provide Center opened in Jamestown, New York.

Florida. 5 Section greater participation for younger players, 1952 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World formed the Babe Ruth Prep League 1987 Rookie League became part of the 2016 , a Babe Ruth graduate, Series for the 13-15 year-old division in limited to 13-year-old players. Bambino Division. inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.

Section 5 Trenton, New Jersey. 1980 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first World 1988 Babe Ruth Baseball began to offer a 2017 , a Babe Ruth graduate, 1958 First World Series held outside the United Series for the 13-year-old players in summer baseball camp. inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame. States in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Jamestown, New York. 1989 , a Babe Ruth graduate, Kurt Warner, a Babe Ruth Graduate, 6 Section 1961 Babe Ruth Baseball institutes Host 1982 Babe Ruth Baseball instituted its inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame. First inducted into Football Hall of Fame. Family program at World Series Bambino Division for those players ages Babe Ruth graduate to attain this honor. competition. 4-12. Babe Ruth Softball held its first 18U

Section 6 1990 and , Babe Ruth World Series in Jensen Beach, . The Hostess program was established as National Umpires Association founded graduates, inducted into the Baseball part of each World Series. to better serve Babe Ruth leagues Hall of Fame. The 12U Babe Ruth Softball World Series nationally. hosted its first International participant

1966 Babe Ruth Baseball, recognizing the 1991 , a Babe Ruth graduate, from China. 7 Section need for an older division, formed the 1984 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 16-18 year-old division. Bambino Division (4-12) World Series in 2018 Babe Ruth League hosted its first Cal Shelbyville, Indiana. 1994 Babe Ruth Baseball held its first 16-Year- Ripken 8-Year-Old, 9-Year-Old and

Section 7 Old World Series in Carmel, Indiana. 11/70 Invitational World Series in Jensen Beach, Florida. Section 8 Section

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Section 1 Section REGIONS OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE The State Level within each region according to the Babe Ruth

Section 1 Rules and Regulations and the program’s policies Babe Ruth League The District Commissioner reports to the State and procedures. Chain of Command Commissioner. Depending on its size and the population of its leagues, a state organization may consist of an entire state or a portion of a The Regional Commissioner is responsible for: 2 Section state. State Commissioners are volunteers who • Assisting local league officials when operate the Babe Ruth program within each state needed or requested by District or State

Section 2 organization according to the Babe Ruth Rules and Commissioners. Regulations as well as any applicable State-level • Holding one or two workshops per year where by-laws and policies. the operations of the region and the Babe Ruth

program are reviewed thoroughly. 3 Section The State Commissioner is responsible for: • Operating and administering the Regional • Assisting local league officials when needed or Tournaments in conjunction with his/her

Section 3 requested by District Commissioners. Assistant Regional Commissioners. • Holding elections for District Commissioners • Presenting to Babe Ruth International elected by the local leagues within the respective Headquarters (the next level) for review any district. regional concerns and subsequent action. 4 Section • Holding several meetings per year, including an election meeting where each District International Headquarters

Section 4 Commissioner votes for the State Commissioner; Elected by the Board of Directors is the President/ a meeting devoted to league eligibility for CEO of Babe Ruth League, Inc. who leads the tournament play, as well as a complete review program’s operation and administration. Full-time of all Babe Ruth Rules and Regulations for local

staff members (including the President/CEO) 5 Section league and tournament play; and meetings to work with the program’s volunteer network of review the special programs offered by Babe Ruth over one million individuals to provide the very International Headquarters to address any District

Section 5 best educational, sports experience possible for concerns and review possible policy and rule participants. changes. The International Headquarters for the This map illustrates the eight regions of Babe Ruth League, Inc. Each All league officers, managers, coaches, umpires and miscellaneous • Operating State Tournaments and working administration of Babe Ruth League, Inc. is located region is comprised of the state organizations. personnel should be volunteers from within the community and through his/her District Commissioners to make 6 Section in Mercer County, New Jersey. should be individuals who care about teaching the youth of their certain all leagues are eligible for tournament The Local League Level community the ideals of sportsmanship, fair play, respect for self and play. others and high morality. The Board of Directors Section 6 The foundation of the Babe Ruth program is the local league level. • Presenting to the Regional Commissioner At the top of the chain of command is the Babe Each Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball (the next level) for review all District concerns The District Level Ruth League International Board of Directors, league is organized within a community by a group of select people, within his/her state in order that the state’s including the President/CEO who directs the affairs who usually serve as a temporary Board until regular elections of A District is an established area within a state that can consist of recommendations are presented properly to Babe 7 Section and policies of Babe Ruth League, Inc. The eight officers can be held. State Commissioners help local leagues establish between five to ten leagues. A District Commissioner is a volunteer Ruth International Headquarters. geographical boundaries—which are protected by Babe Ruth who operates the Babe Ruth program within each district according Regional Commissioners serve as Board Members, along with eight “at-large” members. League, Inc.—from which to draw their players. to the Babe Ruth Rules and Regulations, State’s Constitution and The Regional Level Section 7 By-Laws and its policies. Babe Ruth local leagues operate with the spirit of democracy and The State Commissioner reports to the Regional with much autonomy. In addition, Babe Ruth League, Inc. provides The District Commissioner assists the local leagues whenever Commissioner, of which there are eight. A regional materials to help leagues establish their own Constitution and By- needed. He/she holds several meetings per year to keep his/her

organization consists of several states. A Regional 8 Section Laws and plan meetings. leagues updated on the special programs as well as possible policy Commissioner operates the Babe Ruth program and rule changes. The District Commissioner serves as the local league’s liaison with the State Commissioner. Section 8 9 10

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Section 1 Section BRL GRADUATES ON RECENT MAJOR LEAGUE ROSTERS - AMERICAN LEAGUE BRL GRADUATES ON RECENT MAJOR LEAGUE ROSTERS - NATIONAL LEAGUE

Section 1 DIAMONDBACKS ST LOUIS CARDINALS Parker Brinwell - Hereford, TX Jared Saltalamacchia - W. Palm Beach, FL - Greenfield, IN Chris Archer - Raleigh, NC - Apoka, FL Justin Miller - Torrance, CA Nevin Ashley - Vincennes, IN - Coon Rapids, MN - Portland, ME Justin Wilson - Clovis, CA - Pine Bluff, AR Jeff Beliveau - Warwick, RI Sam LeCure - Jefferson City, MO Jordan Patterson - Mobile, AL Tyler Clippard - Lexington, KY Stephen Piscotty - Pleasanton, CA

Jake Fox - Greenfield, IN Randy Wolf - Canoga Park, CA - St. Paul, MN - McComb, MS - McMinnville, OR Robert Gsellman - Westchester, CA - Coumbus, GA 2 Section - Sanremo, Italy Josh Zeid - New Haven, CT - Kelso, WA - Lake Brantley, FL AJ Pollock - Hebron, CT Matt Harvey - New London, CT - Hilo, HI Darren O’Day - Jacksonville, FL - Stillwater, MN Brandon Gomes - Fall River, MA Lars Anderson - Oakland, CA - San Gabriel Valley, CA Stephen Pryor - Donelson, TN Josh Lueke - Covington, KY Section 2 ASTROS Brandon Beachy - Kokomo, IN Joe Saunders - Springfield, VA Doug Fister - Merced, CA - Bloomfield, NJ Justin Marks - Owensboro, KY Mike Aviles - New York, NY Joe Blanton - Nashville, TN - Sacramento, CA Carter Capps - Kinston, NC Joey Terdoslavich - Sarasota, FL Trevor Gott - Lexington, KY Luke Scott - DeLand, FL R.A. Dickey - Nashville, TN - Ada, OK A.J. Ellis - Turfland, KY - Rohnert Park, CA Charles Morton - Flemington, NJ - Everett, WA Nathan Freiman - Wellesley, MA Chris Hatcher - Kinston, NC Matt Harrison - Durham, NC Tyson Ross - Oakland, CA Section 3 Section - Pascagoula, MS - Jacksonville, FL Drew Smyly - Little Rock, AR Jim Johnson - Endicott, NY Rich Hill - Milltown, MA David Hernandez - Sacramento, CA Skip Schumaker - Torrance, CA Jason Bergmann - Manalapan, NJ Max Stassi - Woodland, CA - Bristol, CT - Sarasote, FL J.P. Howell - Modesto, CA Jeremy Horst - Burlington, ND - Nashville, TN Alex White - Greenville, NC - Madras, OR RANGERS Mallex Smith - Tallahassee, FL Scott Kazmir - Weimar, TX - Jacksonville, FL Section 3 Jackie Bradley - Richmond, VA Danny Worth - Northridge, CA Chase Headley - Fountain, CO Ian Desmond - Sarasota, FL Joc Pederson - Palo Alto, CA - Benton, AR - Hickory, NC Clay Bucholz - Nederland, TX C.C. Sabathia - Vallejo, CA - Roseburg, OR - Oakland, CA - Clute, TX - Pleasanton, CA - Manchester, NH CITY ROYALS Sergio Santos - San Gabriel Valley, CA - Raleigh, NC John Baker - Alameda, CA Julio Vrias - Mexico - Surrey, BC Darren Ford - Vineland, NJ Ryan Hanigan - Andover, MA - La Crescenta, CA Derek Holland - Newark, OH Lou Marson - Scottsdale, AZ Clint Barmes - Vincennes, IN - Murfreesboro, TN - Phoenic, City, AL 4 Section - Visalia, CA Casey Coleman - Cape Coral, FL - Baltimore, MD Kyle Hudson - Mattoon, IL Tim Federowicz - Apex, NC MARLINS Pat Neshek - Park Center, MN Vin Mazzaro - Rutherford, NJ Clay Mortensen - Rexburg, ID - Worchester, MA Eric Young - New Brunswick, NJ Colby Lewis - Bakersfield, CA Jason Hammel - S. Kitsap, WA - Trumbull, CT BJ Rosenberg - Meade County, KY - East Fishkill, NY - Woodland, CA Cesar Ramos - San Gabriel Valley, CA Seth Rosin - Fargo, ND Section 4 Wade Davis - Lake Wales, FL Dan Haren - San Gabriel Valley, CA Dee Gordon - Avon Park, FL - Mobile, AL - Morristown, NJ Danny Duffy - Lompoc, CA Mason Tobin - Kent, WA Jon Lester - Tacoma, WA James Houser - Sarasota, FL - Nashville, TN Ross Wolf - Effingham, IL Chris Dwyer - Lynn, MA Andrew Carignan - New London, CT David Ross - Tallahassee, FL Jo Jo Reyes - W. Covina, CA PIRATES NATIONALS Robbie Ross - Lexington, KY Jarrod Dyson - McComb, MS - Durham, NH Matt Szczur - Cape May, NJ AJ Burnett - Little Rock, AR - Medford, NJ Anthony Varvaro - Staten Island, NY 5 Section - Denver, CO Sonny Gray - Smyrna, TN Travis Wood - Bryant, AR - Bowling Green, KY - Des Moines, IA - Torrance, CA - Lewisburg, TN Alex Hassan - Quincy, MA - Portland, OR Chris Capuano - Springfield, MA Jared Hughes - Stamford, CT Daniel Murphy - Jacksonville, FL Matt Strahm - W. Fargo, ND - Salem, OR Mark Buehrle - Jefferson City, MO Tim Dillard - Sarasota, FL - Merritt Island, FL - Lexington, KY Section 5 Lane Zawadzki - Sandy Springs, GA Garret Olson - Fresno, CA - Milford, MA Nate Adcock - Hardin, KY Jake Elmore - Dothan, AL Travis Ishikawa - Federal Way, WA Clint Robinson - Dothan, AL Nathan Jones - Covington, KY - Terre Haute, IN - Vancouver, BC Homer Bailey - LaGrange, TX - Selma, CA Chad Kuke - Bear, DE - Oakland, CA - Langley, BC Stephen Vogt - Visalia, CA - Syracuse, NY Nick Christiani - Elizabeth, NJ Scooter Gennett - Sarasota, FL Jeff Locke - Conway, NH Michael Taylor - Apoka, FL - Lakeland, FL J.A. Happ - Spring Valley, IL Brent Morel - Bakersfield, CA David DeJesus - Holister, CA Kevin Gregg - Corvallis, OR - Fayetteville, AR 6 Section Daniel Webb - Paducah, KY Craig Gentry - Fort Smith, AR MARINERS LaTroy Hawkins - Gary, IN Sean Marshall - Richmond, VA - Davie, FL Johnny Giavotella - Metairie, LA - Kitsap, WA Neil Wagner - Eden Prairie, MN Ryan Mattheus - Galt, CA Curtis Partch - Merced, CA

Section 6 - Renton, WA Ryan Cook - Clovis, CA Keyvius Sampson - Ocala, FL - Hollywood, CA Matt Lindstrom - Rexburg, ID - Portland, ME Steve Selsky - El Segundo, CA - Fort Pierce, FL Cameron Maybin - Asheville, NC Jon Huber - Sacramento, CA Daryl Thompson - LaPlata, M - Pascagoula, MS Brett Oberholtzer - Christiana, DE Chris Iannetta - Providence, RI - West Carteret, NC - Millville, NJ - Anderson, IN 7 Section - Lexington, KY Jared Weaver - Simi Valley, CA - Richmond, BC USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM – BASEBALL USA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM – SOFTBALL Megan Baltzell - Stafford, VA Michelle Moultrie - Jacksonville, FL Rajai Davis - New London, CT Ryan Wheeler - Torrance, CA Evan Scribner - Milford, CT

Section 7 Brett Hayes - Sherman Oaks, CA - Cape Coral, FL Nick Maronde - Lexington, KY NOTABLE ALUMNI - Gainesville, FL - San Mateo, CA John Elway - Pullman, WA Michael Jordan - Wilmington, NC Kurt Warner - Cedar Rapids IA - Livermore, CA Jack Del Rio - Hayward CA Jimmy Fallon - Saugerties, NY Brooks Koepka, West Palm Beach, FL Carson Wentz - Bismarck, ND 8 Section Joe Thatcher - Kokomo, IN Chris Drury - Trumbull, CT Jared Goff - Novato, CA - Freehold, NJ Roy Williams - Asheville, NC Rob Gronkowski - Williamsville, NY - Lawrence, NJ Section 8 11 12

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Great futures start here. Did yours?

Section 1 Cal Ripken, Jr., Jimmy Rollins, Michael Jordan, Millions of kids have benefitted from participation in Babe Ruth Tom Selleck, Bruce Springsteen, Spencer Levin, League, Inc. since the first league was established in Torii Hunter, Mike Piazza, Rob Gronkowski … 1951. Babe Ruth League, Inc. has truly become a place What do all of these people, and millions of hope and opportunity for all young people … more, have in common? male and female. They are all graduates and friends of a This is about welcoming you with an understanding Babe Ruth League program. of our mission, while tapping into the great Section 2 resources that you and the other alumni and friends While many have achieved particular distinction can provide. in fields such as entertainment, sports or business, the average alumnus/friend may not be famous. Most have achieved success by getting an education, raising a family, serving Our Mission their country, pursuing a career or supporting their community. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to advance the general welfare of Babe Ruth League, Inc. and to support the needs and mission of Babe Section 3 Ruth League, Inc. through engaging alumni, friends and partners of Babe Ruth League, Inc. We aim to help youth prepare to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood, as well as encourage their drive for personal excellence and achievement. Through special programs, activities, campaigns, scholarships and much more, the Alumni and Friends can help Babe Section 4 Ruth League achieve these most important goals.

Why Join the Alumni Association? • Because of the countless life lessons learned in between those Photo courtesy of Stamford Historical Society white lines. • Because of the friendships brought together and carried on for the

Section 5 Alumni & Friends … Stay in the Game With the rest of your life. Babe Ruth League Alumni Association • You remember the moments of selfless acts of sacrificing glory for The Babe Ruth League program began with a vision. Through group the good of the team. commitment, motivation and dedication, it has now become one of • You remember getting so caught up in the game you nearly forgot the leading youth baseball and softball programs in the world. The to breathe. main goal will always remain the same … TO PUT KIDS FIRST! • You look back fondly on your time involved with the Babe

Section 6 The Babe Ruth Alumni Association and Friends is a network of people Ruth League program, whether as a player, manager, coach, who care and have a strong desire to succeed. Why? Because the commissioner or volunteer. youth of our country depend on us. That has been and will always be • And you would be especially proud to carry on the tradition of Babe our driving force. Ruth League to make sure the program is available for generations to come.

Section 7 Contact the BRL Alumni Association at 1-800-880-3142 for further information! We are asking all Babe Ruth League Alumni and Friends to Stay in the Game with the Babe Ruth League Alumni Association.

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Section 1 Section MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL CENTURY TEAM - 12 FORMER BABE RUTH ATHLETES HONORED INDIVIDUALS 1985 Douglas W. Bryden (WY) 2000 Francis Bland (AR) Clifford S. Conner (NC) Jay R. Kump (NV) 1968 Marius Bonacci (NJ) Charles W. Cooper (IN) Daniel J. Lynch (MA) Section 1 From the 100 All Century Honorees, to the final 30 man roster and to the eventual starters, what greater honor Dr. J. Goodner Gill (NJ) Stan Filmer (CT) 2001 John B. McLaughlin (MA) than to be associated with a youth program that is named for two of these players: Vada Pinson (CA) Duane “Buck” Ward (WY) Mrs. Babe Ruth (NY) John J. Oliver (NE) GEORGE HERMAN “BABE” RUTH George Walker (NJ) 1986 William H. Clifton (NC) Joseph E. Shea, Sr. (RI)

James H. Fitzgerald (MA) 2002 Floyd A. Markham (OR) 2 Section CAL RIPKEN, JR. 1969 George Barr (OK) Don Jones (MO) (NY) 2003 Harry S. Smith (NJ) Col. Dominic George (CA) 1987 Dub Bowen (AL) The following players were bestowed “All Century” honors and started their baseball careers in their local Babe Ruth programs: Al Caruso (NJ) 2004 Dick McGuire (ME) 1970 Vern Hernlund (IL) Section 2 Sam Gulotta (IL) Daniel Perella (CT) GEORGE BRETT | ROD CAREW | | | RICKY HENDERSON Mickey Lolich (MI) Clarence Higgins (AR) Firmin Simms (LA) | JOE MORGAN | | JIM PALMER 1971 Stan Gray (CA) Jeanne B. Layton (NJ) 2005 Ernest P. Papazoglou (MA) Ed Hunt (CT) John W. Nida (WY) 2006 Ronald Tellefsen (NJ) CAL RIPKEN, JR. | NOLAN RYAN | CARL YASTRZEMSKI Oscar Twillman (MO) Jerry D. Tresca, Sr. (CA) 3 Section 1972 Jack Gilliam (VA) 1988 Tom Gorman (NJ) 2007 Robert M. Curran (MA) Carl Lundquist (NY) Ted Kuehner (WY) Allen L. Elliott (BC) Frank Stapleton (OR) John Villar (KS) Terry Evans (IA) Section 3 Joseph Lamy (NH) 1973 Paul Carey (NY) 1989 William A. Axtell (FL) Ruth McCullen (NJ) Jan Hartog (The Netherlands) Frank Rinaudo (LA) Samuel Welch (NJ) Howard Rohrbacher (FL) 2008 Robert W. Brown, MD (TX) Carmine Salvatore (CT) Bill Smith (OK) 1974 Mrs. F. Warren Green (NY) 4 Section J. Russell Lacy (NJ) 1990 Joseph Coglianese (IL) 2009 E. Robert Attanasio (CT) Lawrence P. Moser (MI) Samuel “Dudley” Franco (OR) Eddie R. Bryan (AR) Marion E. Elliott (CA) Dr. William G. Williams (CT) 1991 Vernon “Lefty” Gomez (CA) Section 4 Jim Lemp (WY) 1975 Manuel Azevedo (CA) 1992 Roy Beach (OR) Ray Bell (NJ) 2010 Frank Cembellin (CA) John Cooper (NJ) Jim Hill (AR) Joseph Cookson (PA) Jack Ryan (OR) John (Sharkey) Laureno (CT) William Pullan (CT) Del Schrader (CA) 1993 James M. Battiste (AL) Norman Travis (CO) 5 Section George Wyse (WA) Jack O’Keefe (CA) James Walling (MT) Nick E. Welter (IA) BABE RUTH HALL OF FAME 1976 William Hollifield (NC) 2011 Robert R. Dickson (IN) Section 5 Wilf Sadler (BC) 1994 Philip P. Bryan (WV) Henry P. Sermons (NC) Ted B. Church (BC) Stanley P. Ziomek (MA) International Babe Ruth League, Inc. established a Hall of Fame in 1968 to honor those persons and organizations who have played a vital role 1977 L.O. Cutler (NC) Donald H. Diamond (LA) Russ Harper (AL) 2012 Raymond A. Lotierzo (NJ) in the development of the baseball and softball program for young people 4-18 years of age. Since its inception, the following persons and Bill Frazier (NJ) Bob Nelson (CO) Paul Sayevich (NY) Ward Walker (OR)

organizations have been afforded the esteemed honor of being selected for induction by the Babe Ruth International Board of Directors. Gordon W. Welbourne (BC) 6 Section 1978 Pete Romano (WV) 1995 Donald A. Butler (KY) 2013 Tom O’Connell (NJ) ORGANIZATIONS 1976 Boston Red Sox (MA) 1981 Mennen Company (NJ) 1979 Tom Dowd (MA) Irby Luquette (LA) Rosemary Schoellkopf (NJ) National Federation of State Francis Fogle (OH) 1968 Hamilton Township 1983 Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. (MO) 1996 Herb Dietrich (NC) Section 6 2014 Fred Lajoie (NH) High School Oscar Luzzi (NY) Babe Ruth League (NJ) William E. Whitehurst (NC) Mark Matanes (MA) 1992 Hamilton VFW 3525 Booster Club (NJ) Athletic Association (MO) 1980 Alfred G. Stanton (NC) 1997 Russell E. Diethrick, JR. (NY) Don Rose, Sr. (VA) 1969 City of Glendive (MT) 1977 National Baseball Hall of Fame (NY) 1993 Elks Lodge #1690 (OR) 1981 Ed Wiest (CA) Donald L. Edwards (OH) 2015 Norman Messier (VT) 1970 Coca-Cola Company (GA) 1982 William Crowley (MA) Guy Jackson (MO) 7 Section 1978 City of Douglas (AZ) 1995 Lion Brothers Company (MD) Fred “Wimpy” Quinn (OR) 2016 Michael Janicki (MA) Hillerich & Bradsby Company (KY) Nicholas Salvage (NY) Morris Libson, Jr. (TX) R.T. French Company (NY) 1996 CMG Worldwide (IN) Ralph Sellers (LA) 1998 Warren Arbuthnot (CO) John Lucas (FL) 1971 The Athletic Institute (FL) Johnson & Higgins (NY) US Airways (DC) 1983 J. Jervey Gantt (FL) Edward Corrigan (RI) Section 7 Ted Denman (NJ) 2017 Lynn Purcell (TX) 1972 Aetna Life and Casualty Co. (CT) Bob Harmon (TX) 1979 American Baseball Cap Co. (PA) 2011 K&K Insurance Group (IN) Glenn Drake (MO) Alan Swaim (AR) J. deBeer & Son (NY) The (MO) 1984 Harry Lewin (WV) Manuel A. Gouveia (NJ) 2018 Julia Ruth Stevens (NV) Charlie Kentfield (IA) 1975 Office of the Commissioner of 2019 Joseph Cormier (LA) 1980 Hanley Hose Fire Company (PA) Marvin Lemmon (OR) 8 Section Baseball (NY) Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (IL) George Lally (MA) 1999 Lawrence A. Magers (NY) Evelyn Skiendziel (NJ)

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Section 1 Section GEORGE HERMAN “BABE” RUTH . . . AMERICA’S BASEBALL LEGEND Cal Ripken, Jr. - 2007 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Cal played the game the way it was meant to be played – every day. He played a record 2,632 consecutive games, Section 1 Born: February 6, 1895 in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore. Taught how to handle a needle Ruth broke record after record, each time Died: August 16, 1948 in New York, NY and thread, he was supposed to be a tailor, setting new ones only he could equal. earning the nickname Iron Man. For this reason, fans and major leaguers from around the country admire and Height: 6’2” Weight: 215 lbs. but Brother Gilbert suspected otherwise. During his 22 year career, the Sultan of Swat respect him. Cal, Jr. is one of just eight players in a history to amass more than 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. Threw and batted lefthanded 714 home runs, plus an additional 15 in Selected to baseball’s All-Century team, this two-time Gold Glove winner and 8-time

In 1914, he was signed by the Minor League 2 Section Married Clair Merritt Hodgson, April 17, competition. Winner, was a terrific all-around player. Twice the American League’s Most Valuable Player, he and his fellow Baltimore Orioles and shortly moved on to Oriole teammates made their hometown of Baltimore proud when they clinched the title of When Babe Ruth left the game of baseball, the Boston Red Sox before settling in New Babe Ruth gave baseball dozens of new Champions. the New York Yankees retired his number 3. York with the Yankees. In a few seasons, it records; but more importantly, Babe gave Section 2 He had become a legend and no one else became clear that Babe Ruth was the best the game the warmth and color of his own To top off a career that others can only dream about, on January 9, 2007, Ripken received the highest honor of could ever take the great Bambino’s place. lefthander in the American League. But personality. The Bambino singlehandedly recognition … election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. his dazzling record as a was soon launched big-time baseball into a new era Ruth grew up in St. Mary’s Industrial School eclipsed by his spectacular slugging. of glory. Section 3 Section

Year Club Leag G AB R h 2B 3B HR RBI Avg VERNON “LEFTY” GOMEZ AWARD - VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 1914 Balt. Prov. (Int.) 46 121 22 28 2 10 1 – .231 This award was established in 1991 to recognize and to pay tribute to an outstanding volunteer in the Babe Ruth Program. This award is made 1914 Boston (AL) 5 10 1 2 0 0 0 0 .200 Section 3 in honor of the late Vernon “Lefty” Gomez, a twenty-five year member of the Babe Ruth League, Inc. Board of Directors. 1915 Boston (AL) 42 92 16 29 10 1 4 20 .315 1916 Boston (AL) 67 136 18 37 5 3 3 16 .272 Babe Ruth Baseball 1999 Jim Walling, Lolo, MT 2009 Mike Janicki, Raynham, MA 1917 Boston (AL) 52 123 14 40 6 3 2 10 .325 1991 Donald Diamond, Houma, LA 2000 Kurt Stretch, Mattoon, IL 2010 Jacki Sullivan, Antioch, CA 1918 Boston (AL) 95 317 50 95 26 11 11 64 .300

1992 Donald Edwards, Newark, OH 2001 Becky Bouchie, Vincennes, IN 2011 William “Dub” Karriker, El Dorado, AR 4 Section 1919 Boston (AL)a 130 432 103 139 34 12 29 112 .322 1920 Yankees (AL) 142 458 158 172 36 9 54 137 .376 1993 Donald A. Butler, Owensboro, KY 2002 Alan Kass, Brooklyn, NY 2012 Bob Nutile, Winchester, MA 1921 Yankees (AL) 152 540 177 204 44 16 59 170 .378 1994 Dan Lynch, So. Boston, MA 2003 Francis Gorst, Cross Plains, WI 2013 Dennis Devlin, Washougal, WA 1922 Yankees (AL) 110 406 94 128 24 8 35 96 .315 1995 John Lucas, Sarasota, FL 2004 Mark Watkins, Evansville, IN 2014 Tom Wright, Laporte, IN Section 4 1923 Yankees (AL) 152 522 151 205 45 13 41 130 .393 1996 Diana Watson, West Fork, AR 2005 Norman Messier, Lyndonville, VT 2015 Jim Hill, White Hall, AR 1924 Yankees (AL) 153 529 143 200 39 7 46 121 .378 1997 John Villella, Ewing, NJ 2006 Jim Edelman, Monterey, MA 2016 Larry Grondahl, Williston, ND 1925 Yankees (AL) 98 359 61 104 12 2 25 66 .290 1998 Fred Lajoie, Nashua, NH 2007 Steve Klein, Old Bridge, NJ 2017 Randy Boruff, Ephata, WA 1926 Yankees (AL) 152 495 139 184 30 5 47 155 .372 2008 Alan Swaim, Van Buren, AR 2018 Kirk Bouchie, Vincennes, IN 5 Section 1927 Yankees (AL) 151 540 158 192 29 8 60 164 .356 1928 Yankees (AL) 154 536 163 173 29 8 54 142 .323 Babe Ruth Softball 2004 Jesse Whitley, Robersonville, NC 2012 David Hargrove, Denver, CO 1929 Yankees (AL) 135 499 121 172 26 6 46 154 .345 1999 Barbara Yeomans, Gloucester, NC 2005 Rob Connor, Cherry Hill, NJ 2013 Doug Robinson, Gainesville, FL

Section 5 1930 Yankees (AL) 145 518 150 186 28 9 49 153 .359 2000 Charlotte “Charlie” Pendleton, 2006 Ruth McCullen, Pine Hill, NJ 2014 Rob Chalfant, Bentonville, AR 1931 Yankees (AL) 145 534 149 199 31 3 46 163 .373 Fort Smith, AR 2007 Donald Rose, Sr., Aldie, VA 2015 Andrea Witten, Fern Creek, KY 1932 Yankees (AL) 133 447 120 156 13 5 41 137 .341 2001 Russell Monbleau, Jr., Milford, NH 2008 James Norsworthy, Parker Ford, PA 2016 Jessie Tollefson, Cookstown, NJ 1933 Yankees (AL) 137 459 97 138 21 3 34 103 .301 Pitching Record 2002 Tommy Cooke, Winterville, NC 2009 Bill Lowe, Rapids, WI 2017 Mike Cusimano, Treasure Coast, FL

1934 Yankees (AL)b 125 365 78 108 17 4 22 84 .288 6 Section Year Club Leag g IP W L eR SO BB eRA 2003 Marty Davis, Sheridan, IN 2010 Jim Charland, Center Barnstead, NH 2018 Tony Tucci, Birdsboro, PA 1935 Boston (NL) 28 72 13 13 0 0 6 12 .181 1914 Balt. Prov. (Int) 35 245 22 9 – 139 101 – 2011 Rick Galloway, Chesterton, IN AL Totals 2475 8327 2161 2860 506 136 708 2197 .343 1914 Boston (AL) 4 23 2 1 10 3 7 3.19 NL Totals 28 72 13 13 0 0 6 12 .181 1915 Boston (AL) 32 218 18 8 59 112 85 2.44 Section 6 DAVID SUNFLOWER SEEDS SCOREKEEPER OF THE YEAR Major League Totals 2503 8399 2174 2873 506 136 714 2209 .342 1916 Boston (AL) 44 324 23 12 63 170 118 1.75 a Sold to Yankees for $125,000, Jan. 3, 1920 1917 Boston (AL) 41 326 24 13 73 128 108 2.02 b Released to Boston Braves, Feb. 26, 1935 This award was established in 1995, in conjunction with David Sunflower Seeds, to recognize and to pay tribute to an outstanding 1918 Boston (AL) 20 166 13 7 41 40 49 2.22 scorekeeper(s) in the Babe Ruth program. The purpose of the award is to honor the scorekeepers on a yearly basis who go above and beyond World Series Record 1919 Boston (AL) 17 133 9 5 44 30 58 2.97 the call of duty in their approach to keep the official score and maintain accurate records. 7 Section Year Club Leag G AB R h 2B 3B HR RBI Avg 1920 Yankees (AL) 1 4 1 0 2 0 2 4.50 1915 Boston (AL) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1921 Yankees (AL) 2 9 2 0 9 2 9 9.00 1995 David Taylor, Lakewood, FL 2000 Evelyn Gouveia, Clifton, NJ 2007 Penny Taylor, Pittsfield, NH 1916 Boston (AL) 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 1930 Yankees (AL) 1 9 1 0 3 3 2 3.00 1996 Paul Speer, Bentonville, AR 2001 Judy St. Onge, Longview, WA Chuck Wagner, Jasper, IN 1918 Boston (AL) 3 5 0 1 0 1 0 2 .200 1933 Yankees (AL) 1 9 1 0 5 0 3 5.00 1997 Doug Keeler, Guiderland, NY Cindy K. Wilkie, Oakland, ME Kim Dunn, Ocala FL Section 7 1921 Yankees (AL) 5 17 1 2 1 0 0 1 .118 Major league totals 163 1221 94 46 309 488 441 2.28 Ron Myers, Havertown, PA 2002 Wayne J. Johnston, Superior, WI 2008 Carol Simpson, Lexington, KY 1922 Yankees (AL) 5 17 1 2 1 0 0 1 .118 1998 Joye Bayuk, Salida, CO 2003 Robert Gagnon, St. Augustine, FL 2009 Estella Kessler, Selma, CA World Series Pitching 1923 Yankees (AL) 6 19 8 7 1 1 4 3 .368 Carol Rawlings, Kuna, ID 2004 Jason Flatley, Cohoes, NY 1926 Yankees (AL) 7 20 6 6 0 0 4 5 .300 Year Club Leag g IP W L SO BB eRA 1999 Candice Borgfield, Yorktown, TX 2005 Jeff Lindgren, Eau Claire, WI 8 Section 1927 Yankees (AL) 4 15 4 6 0 0 2 7 .400 1916 Boston (AL) 1 14 1 0 4 3 0.64 Christy De Melfi, Weatherly, PA 2006 Roger Morrison, Harris County, GA 1928 Yankees (AL) 4 16 9 10 3 0 3 4 .625 1918 Boston (AL) 2 17 2 0 4 7 1.06 1932 Yankees (AL) 4 15 6 5 0 0 2 6 .333 World Series Totals 3 31 3 0 8 10 0.87 Lloyd Argabright, Del Rio, TX Rosemary Irwin, Heartland, MO Section 8 17 18

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Section 1 Section ABOUT BABE RUTH BASEBALL AND CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL, A Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN DIVISION (4-12) throughout the nation in hope of getting REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS more youngsters playing baseball. In April of 1987, Cal Ripken, Sr., Cal Ripken, FOR BASEBALL Jr. and Bill Ripken took the field together— Rookie League is designed for players seven

not as father and sons, but as manager through nine years old. A pitching machine 2 Section and players. This was the culmination of is used to speed the games along using a lifelong journey that took the Ripken softer baseballs to help reduce the fear NEW ENGLAND REGION family from the youth leagues to the major factor. There is a fourth and a fifth

Section 2 Barry Jordan, Sebago, ME leagues. From the very beginning, it was and all twelve players on the roster evident that Cal, Jr. and Bill would follow are placed in the batting order. The games in their father’s footsteps, always listening are six in length and are played on Section 3 Section and learning while Cal, Sr. talked about the a standard youth field on sixty foot base MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION finer points of the game. Cal Ripken, Sr. was lengths. The pitching machine is placed Al Solanik, Bridgeton, NJ a father figure and mentor not only to his forty-six feet from home plate.

Section 3 own sons, but to a multitude of players and The program became part of the Cal Ripken coaches. Division in 1987 and has enjoyed steady As a player, coach, and manager in the growth. OHIO VALLEY REGION

Baltimore Orioles organization for over 37 Tom Wright, Laporte, IN 4 Section The program gets high praise from coaches, years, he will be forever recognized with players, parents and league officials. developing and teaching the fundamentals Accolades of “fantastic,” “it’s great fun,” “my

Section 4 of playing the game of baseball the right kids enjoy it,” “players learn quicker,” “very way—“The Ripken Way.” few players quit” are heard around the ball SOUTHEAST REGION Cal Ripken, Sr. passed on his ideals and fields of League. Henry Sermons, Havelock, NC

passion to his sons: “The Ripken Way”. 5 Section For further Rookie League information, The approach combines developing and contact Babe Ruth International strengthening the fundamental skills of Headquarters. baseball and athletic conditioning with the MIDWEST PLAINS REGION Section 5 equally important virtues of work ethic, Tim Kuntz, Bismarck, ND 13-YEAR-OLD PREP LEAGUE practice and an understanding and love for the game. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Babe Ruth In an effort to encourage more participation

League have always shared a common in the game of baseball, the International 6 Section vision: To provide every youngster the Board of Babe Ruth League, Inc. approved SOUTHWEST REGION opportunity to play baseball and have fun. at the beginning of the 1976 season the use Eugene Reynolds, Alexander City, AL

Section 6 Teaching them to play the game “The Ripken of the Babe Ruth Baseball 13-Year-Old Prep Way” will assure accomplishment of this League. goal. In 2000, Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Under the Prep League rules, the team Cal Ripken, Jr. came together to introduce PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION rosters must be comprised of all 13-year-old 7 Section Cal Ripken Baseball, A Division of Babe Ruth players and shall consist of no fewer than Jerry Bodden, Lewiston, ID League, Inc. for baseball players 4 through 12 players and no more than 15 players. In 12 years of age. order for the Prep League to be accepted Section 7 by Headquarters, the local parent program ROOKIE LEAGUE must be a chartered Babe Ruth Baseball PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION Dr. , former President of the 13-15 League. Leonard J. Hammer, Fowler, CA American League, with the help of Babe 8 Section Ruth Baseball, established “Rookie Leagues”

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Section 1 Section ABOUT BABE RUTH BASEBALL AND CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL, A Division of Babe Ruth League, Inc.

Section 1 Studies have shown that many young players lose interest in the Commissioners also serve as members of the International Board of game of baseball because of not getting a chance to play in games Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc. once selected for an organized team. In addition, it has been found Teams from each league are eligible to enter tournament that players have expressed fear in competing with 14- and 15-year- competition and move along the tournament trail to the 2 Section old players who have already experienced one to two years playing championship tournament—the World Series. on the standard 90-foot diamond. With the Babe Ruth Baseball Prep League, the 13-year-old player

Section 2 16-YEAR-OLD PREP LEAGUE now has that chance to play with his peers, thus avoiding the Babe Ruth Baseball in its efforts to continue to provide an ongoing possibility of his losing interest in playing baseball. Babe Ruth learning process for its players, enters the twenty-fourth year of a Baseball also features a 13-Year-Old World Series.

Prep Program for sixteen-year-olds. 3 Section 13-15 DIVISION Under the league rules, the team rosters must be comprised of all 16-year-old players and shall consist of no fewer than 12 players Babe Ruth League, the group for 13-14-15 year old players, was Section 3 and no more than 18 players. In order for the Prep League to be founded in 1951. franchised, the local parent program must be a chartered 16-18 Babe Each local league chartered is an organization with authority to Ruth League. The sixteen-year-old prep leagues’ primary objectives administer its own program within the framework of the Rules and are to keep the players involved in organized baseball and continue Regulations and guidance of Babe Ruth League, Inc. officials. to learn and improve their baseball skills. 4 Section Each state, province or territory in the 13-15 division is operated by Without a sixteen-year-old Prep Program, most sixteen-year-olds

Section 4 an elected State Commissioner, and in most states, there are District receive very little game experience and eventually lose interest in Commissioners who the State Commissioner with his many baseball. duties. (Some states, with approval from Headquarters, also receive The 16-year-old division should open opportunities for leagues to the assistance of Area Commissioners). 16-18 DIVISION The 16-18 division has rapidly gained much attention and respect

add teams to their existing programs and more players to compete in 5 Section from college baseball coaches and major league scouts as an In turn, the states are grouped into eight regions with a Regional tournament play. 16-18 Babe Ruth Baseball was born in 1966 and has increased outstanding feeder program for future collegiate and professional Commissioner to oversee the Regional operation. These Regional steadily since its inception. The 16-18 division is designed to provide baseball players. organized regulation baseball competition for 16, 17, and 18-year- Section 5 old players as a development plateau where they can continue to learn and practice those principles which will help carry them BAMBINO BUDDY-BALL through to a satisfactory and productive adulthood. Babe Ruth League believes that every child should have the Section 6 Section The 16-18 division was organized because Babe Ruth League, Inc. opportunity to participate in baseball or softball. The Bambino was aware its job was far from completed by providing for 13, 14, Buddy-Ball League helps to make that dream a reality for physically and 15-year-old players. No organization was making available and/or mentally challenged ballplayers. Section 6 similar opportunities for young players once they had surpassed the With the help of a special “buddy” to swing a bat, round the bases 13-15 Babe Ruth Baseball age. The 16-18 division was designed to or catch the ball, ballplayers are able to experience the thrills of the fill a void much the same as the Babe Ruth 13-15 division had filled a game.

similar gap when it became a reality in 1951. 7 Section The Bambino Buddy-Ball League is designed to foster confidence In the 16-18 division, which is played under regulation baseball rules, and self-esteem, make memories and have fun. An emotionally can be found the opportunity to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, rewarding experience for all, “buddies” achieve satisfaction from

Section 7 fair play, high morality and democratic spirit which the participant their involvement while athletes benefit from the opportunity to has learned at the 13-15 Babe Ruth level. The main objective of participate in organized sports, physical fitness, and social events the 16-18 division is to provide a community-level program which and outings. eventually gives the players an opportunity to participate in the Section 8 Section 16-18 World Series.

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Section 1 Section

Section 1 Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a non-profit, ASSISTANT REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS educational organization dedicated to FOR SOFTBALL serving all youth, both boys and girls. Since its inception in 1984, Babe Ruth Softball has Section 2 Section shown tremendous growth. It has become a premier softball program throughout the NEW ENGLAND REGION United States and Canada. Barry Jordan, Sebago, Maine Section 2 Babe Ruth Softball is designed for the girls ages 4-18. Age Divisions that are offered are

6U, 8U,10U, 12U,14U,16U and 18U. Leagues 3 Section MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION are encouraged to organize optional 10U Ralph Errico, Edison, NJ teams within the 12U division, and 14U teams within the 16U division, but are not Section 3 required to do so.

The primary emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball OHIO VALLEY REGION Andrea Witten, Fern Creek, KY

is on the local league season: education, skill 4 Section development, participation for players at all levels of athletic ability, and to ensure the participants have FUN. Section 4 SOUTHEAST REGION Babe Ruth Softball’s structural hierarchy A highlight of Babe Ruth Softball is its Henry Sermons, Havelock, NC evolves from the very heart of the program: annual tournament trail. Tournament teams from each local league are eligible the local league. Local leagues are organized 5 Section into districts. Districts report to the State to participate in District competition with winners advancing to the State and level. States are grouped into eight regions. MIDWEST PLAINS REGION Regional levels. In 1999, Babe Ruth Softball Section 5 Volunteer District, State, and Regional David Hargrove, Denver, CO Softball Commissioners provide guidance debuted its first 12U World Series and 16U and direction for the areas under their World Series. Eight regional champions jurisdiction. from across the United States and Canada

compete in each World Series. 6 Section SOUTHWEST REGION Leagues chartered with Babe Ruth Softball Sonny Groom, Burleson, TX operate with simplicity, democracy, and In 2015, the World Series was expanded to the 8U, 10U and 14U age levels. Teams will Section 6 much autonomy within the framework of Babe Ruth League, Inc. rules and either earn a berth to the series in these age regulations. Leagues are formed within groups by being a Regional Champion or PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION defined and registered geographical they will be winners of a National Qualifier Jerry Bodden, Lewiston, ID 7 Section boundaries. Dual-participation may be that is hosted by the state they reside in. allowed at the local league’s discretion. The World Series format begins with pool Babe Ruth League, Inc. places no undue play competition, followed by either a Section 7 restrictions on the local league, a fact that or elimination bracket to determine sets it far apart from all other programs. PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION the World Series Champion. Leonard J. Hammer, Fowler, CA Section 8 Section

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Section 1 Section 2018 BABE RUTH LEAGUE ALL-WORLD SERIES TEAMS 2018 BABE RUTH LEAGUE ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL Logan Smith, SE , OK Reece Carganilla, Honolulu, HI Babe Ruth SOFTBALL CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL CAL RIPKEN Babe Ruth Baseball Emerson Weiter, Germantown, KY 8-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Bryce Jackson, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Edward Minniefield, Hammond, IN 12U WORLD SERIES 8-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Carleigh Nolan, Laurinburg, NC Travis Rozier, Oviedo, FL Dawson Thrush, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Kaden Stremick, Honolulu, HI Ella Hover, Patterson, LA Kodi Butterbrodt, Fort Caroline, FL Brewer Woody, Phenix City, AL Vance Ward , Norwalk, CT Shelby Carlstrom, Treasure Coast, FL Miguel Oquendo, Fort Caroline, FL Houston Hirschkorn, Kingsburg, CA Kamaehu Sanches, Honolulu, HI Griffin Pearce, Wilmington, NC Jackson McNally, West Raleigh, NC Ashton Hardy, Phenix City, AL Angel Ramirez, Hammond, IN Chelsea Andersen, North Tampa, FL

Tyler Sharp, West Raleigh, NC Garrett Perkins, Kingsburg, Ca Matthew Nunan, Atlantic Shore, NJ Laila Dugar, Patterson, LA Camden Hagy, Fort Caroline, FL Lincoln Cardwell, Northwestern, IN William Merrix, Tallahassee, FL Cheyenne Forbes, Pitt County, NC 2 Section Tighe Brown, III, Jeffersontown, KY Kellan Smith, Waynesboro, PA Noah Gelabert, Tallahassee, FL Emma Passanisi, Jeffersontown, KY Nicholas Donaldson, West Raleigh, NC Brennen Nolan, Waynesboro, PA Tommy Finnegan, Atlantic Shore, NJ Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Nicholas Donaldson, West Raleigh, NC Zachary Zapata, Eagle Pass, TX Erin Ross, Winter Park, FL Michael Fernandez, Oviedo, FL Ayden Rocha, Kingsburg, CA Reece Carganilla, Honolulu, HI CAL RIPKEN 12U WORLD SERIES Ryne Fennell, Fort Caroline, FL Cecilia Jones, Jeffersontown, KY Elijah Martin, West Raleigh, NC Sam Curtis, Westminster, MA Edward Minnifield, Honolulu, HI MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – Laila Dugar, Patterson, LA Tyler Cheek West Raleigh, NC Babe Ruth Baseball Preslee Sunderland, Boonville, MO Gianluca Luciano, Phipps Park, FL Keegan Robertson, SE Oklahoma, OK Branden Greene, Phenix City, AL

Section 2 UNITED STATES DIVISION Griffin Pearce, Wilmington, NC Peter Van der Poel, Phipps Park, FL 13-15 WORLD SERIES Macey Ciamillo, Wilmington, NC Julian Pardinas, Heartwell, CA Zachary Horn, Stafford, VA Grant Warkenthein, West Fargo, ND Ryan Bland, Glen Allen, VA Emma Passanisi, Jeffersontown, KY Nicholas Fischer, Fort Caroline, FL Landon Shackleford, Tallahassee, FL Jocelyn Lopez, Jeffersontown, KY Darsyn Brooks, Bradford, FL Yuchang Bao, China Matt Nunan, Atlantic Shore, NJ Luke Franko, Glen Allen, VA Cecilia Jones, Jeffersontown, KY Elijah Martin, West Raleigh, NC Brycen Hassinger, Mifflin County, PA Emily Lipari, Patterson, LA Tyler Day, Jeffersontown, KY Nicholas Banner, Stafford, VA Cole Campbell, Atlantic Shore, NJ Brayden Martin, Avery Schmitz, Albany, NY Bryleigh DeHart, Patterson, LA CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL Prince George’s Co., MD Casey Conner, Mifflin County, PA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL CAL RIPKEN Babe Ruth Baseball Rylie Chaisson, Patterson, LA Section 3 Section 9-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Derione Davis, Kennett, MO Brian Yetter , Mifflin County, PA 14U WORLD SERIES 9-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – 13-15 WORLD SERIES Abigail Bradshaw, Jeffersontown, KY Collin Felts, Rockville, VA Cody Branco, Oahu, HI Bryce Dobson, Mifflin County, PA Kaylee Crownover, Mountain Home, AR Tyler Claridy, Phenix City, AL UNITED STATES DIVISION Ryan Kastle, Concord, NH Sydney Ciamillo, Wilmington, NC Charlie Bello, Palm Beach Gardens, FL William Oberson, S. Lexington, KY Ethan Navratil, Albany, NY Aubrynn Arcement, JPRD, LA James Price, Clemmons, NC Taegan Logan, Glen Allen, VA Argene Lynn, Tallahassee, FL Emilie Escalera, Winter Park, FL Hudson Toone, Rockville, VA Owen Paino, Poughkeepsie, NY Hayden Kelley, Tallahassee, FL Raelin Smith, Umatilla, FL Brooks Johnson, Rockville, VA Cameron Slough, Glen Allen, VA Connor Cherry, Mifflin County, PA Addison Newell, Boonville, MO Section 3 James Price, Clemmons, NC Charlie Lytle, W. Raleigh, NC Jonah Wachter, Concord, NH Allyse Leija, South Texas, TX Carson Carswell, Phenix City, AL David Shieh, Prince George’s Co., MD Cooper Smith, Tallahassee, FL Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Trey Claridy, Phenix City, AL A.J. Sargent, Willamette Valley, OR A.J. Thorp, Tallahassee, FL McKayla Bowes, Umatilla, FL Max Wilkerson, Eric Griffin, Prince George’s Co., MD Weston Scheurich, Longview, WA 14U WORLD SERIES John Badala, Palm Beach Gardens, FK Alex Thigpen, Florence, AL Irving Alvarez, Kelso, WA Taylor Malz, Maderia Beach, FL Palm Beach Gardens, FL Trent Nagamine, Oahu, HI Logan Melvin, Tallahassee, FL Aubryunn Arcement, JPRD, LA Asher Long, Phenix City, AL Collins Black, W. Raleigh, NC Payton Prentice, Umatilla, FL Hudson Mapes, West Fargo, ND Trenton Cutwright, S. Lexington, KY Cade Reitzenstein, Kelso, WA Babe Ruth Baseball Mirando Gonzalez, South Texas, TX Cole McClain, Clemmons, NC Ashlee Shaw, Umatilla, FL Cameron Berry, Clemmons, NC Ty Richards, W. Raleigh, NC Zach Moritz, Albany, NY 4 Section CAL RIPKEN 16-18 WORLD SERIES Mallory Pierski, Mountain Home, AR Jackson Fleming, Winter Park, FL Kylie Matherene, JPRD, LA Calin Schneider, Kevin Camacho, Poughkeepsie, NY Colby Bodtorf, Mifflin County, PA MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – Christian Parana, N. Fairfax County, VA Ryleigh Dugas, JPRD, LA Ashlee Hartman, JPRD, LA Palm Beach Gardens, FL Brent Dickerson, Moss Point, MS Ethan Eichhorn, Mifflin County, PA Connor Tregoning, Clemmons, NC INTERNATIONAL DIVISION Ethan Wilson, Mobile, AL Jennasis Martin, Maderia Beach, FL Dylan Grimes, Clemmons, NC Charlie LaFreniere, Norwalk, CT Shota Motoki, Japan Cole Nichols, Charleston, MO Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Babe Ruth Baseball Elyssa Bain, Elizabethtown, CO Section 4 CAL RIPKEN Hudson Toone, Rockville, VA 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Lavardo Deveaux, Bahamas Drew Reischman, Charleston, MO 16U WORLD SERIES CAL RIPKEN 16-18 WORLD SERIES Lindsey Fiedler, Umatilla, FL Alonso Delgado, West Palm Beach, FL Futa Shimizu, Japan Dalton Rone, Mobile, AL Emily MacMullen, Treasure Coast, FL CAL RIPKEN MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – Cody Shimp, West End, PA Madeline Rodgers, SE Denver, CO Dylan Mamiya, Kennewick, WA Damien Fiagaiga, New Zealand Will Pratt Charleston, MO Katelyn Lunbbert, JPRD, LA 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES INTERNATIONAL DIVISION Jake Maser, Onondaga, NY Jodfi Brown, JPRD, LA Leland Ramos, Pearl City, HI Bryan Gonzalez-Garcia, Puerto Rico Sam Ladner, Mobile, AL Elizabeth Huber, JPRD, LA Liam Kaferlein, Uxbridge, MA Cleve Sutherland, Bahamas Quinten Brown, West End, PA Ashlee Shaw, Umatilla, FL Jandaniel Gonzalez-Sanchez, Cody Goodwin, Moses Lake, WA Robbie Talley, Treasure Coast, FL Yampiel Chavez, West Palm Beach, FL Shimonte Bain, Bahamas Ben Fridrich, Crown Point, IN 5 Section Brock Bryson, Johnstown, PA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Trenton Caliboso, Pearl City, HI Puerto Rico Dan Waddill, Mobile, AL Allison Dewese, Treasure Coast, FL Austin Kamauri, South Bend, IN Ryoga Saka, Japan Turner Fritts, Charleston, MO Andru Arthur, Bahamas Trip Breen, West End, PA Jaycee Malone, Angola, IN Noah Eversole, Lexington, KY Jaeseong Lee, Korea Andres Garza, Bakersfield, CA 16U WORLD SERIES Sean Farrell, Uxbridge, MA Emily MacMullen, Treasure Coast, FL Cooper Collins, Vincennes, IN Kanada Ikeguchi, Japan Tanner Esposito, West End, PA Jenna Cressonie, JPRD, LA Alexander Tabangcura, Pearl City, HI Seobean King, Korea Lane Baremore, Charleston, MO

Section 5 Katelyn Lunbbert, JPRD, LA Sangjun Lee, Korea Morgan Fischer, West Volusia, FL Carter Evanson, West Fargo, ND Nicholas Papparella, Australia Chris Sargent, Mobile, AL Gary Gibson, Lexington, KY Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Aline Firmin, JPRD, LA Randy Encarnacion, Deja Harper, New Egypt, NJ Brody Jones, Lexington, KY Juntaro Sasaki, Japan Bryce Jackson, Southern Tier, NY Brody Medina, West Fargo, ND 8U WORLD SERIES Taylor King, JPRD, LA Dominican Republic Vanessa Brandt-Cook, Angola, IN Tyler Millan, Pearl City, HI Adiel Rivera-Lebron, Puerto Rico A.J. Luciano, Lynn, MA Brody Dunham, Lexington, KY Lily Grace Roth, Manassas, VA Kennedy Michaud, Auburn, NH Hermna Figueroa, Canada Julian DeJesus, West Palm Beach, FL Seyun Lee, Korea Franco Biffle, Jr., South Bend, IN Isabel Cummins, Germantown, KY Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Megan Ballash, Treasure Coast, FL Xander Richardson, Johnstown, PA John Antony Nieves, Puerto Rico CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL Babe Ruth Baseball Anna Williams, Fern Creek, KY 18U WORLD SERIES 8U WORLD SERIES Khloe Boyer, Angola, IN 6 Section 11-YEAR-OLD/70 WORLD SERIES 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Addison Bell, Oviedo, FL Kendall Walsh, West Volusia, FL CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL Babe Ruth Baseball Addison Bell, Oviedo, FL Abagail Easlick, Treasure Coast, FL Bode Wise, Flood City, PA Jake Micewski, Madison Crawford, Fern Creek, KY Gillian Walsh, West Volusia, FL 11-YEAR-OLD/70 WORLD SERIES 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Calista Wallitsch, Fern Creek, KY Alyssa Ouelette, Auburn, NH Jacob Cackovic, West Raleigh, NC Broomhall-Newtown, PA Lydia Hirschy, Mansassas, VA Marissa Adame, West Volusia, FL Jacob Cackovic, West Raleigh, NC Drake Gabel, West Linn, OR Daisha Poe, Manassas, VA Brooklyn Lyons, Treasure Coast, FL Section 6 Benjamin Sequin, Portland, ME Campbell Downing, Oviedo, FL Bryana Nelson, Oviedo, FL Justin Whysong, Flood City, PA Isaac House, Mountain Home, AR Mattingly Klein, Oviedo, FL Justin Whysong, Flood City, PA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Issac Stanwick, Eagle Pass, TX Madison Mozingo, Manassas, VA Meghan Gaubert, JPRD, LA Reece Harbison, SE Lexington, KY Elijah Bonner, Pitt County, NC Lydia Hirschy, Manassas, VA Julian Rizzo, Citrus Park, FL 18U WORLD SERIES Madisyn Cheek, Oviedo, FL Grace Babin, JPRD, LA Jake Waddell, Flood City, PA Owen Boyd, Pitt County, NC Brielle Foscolo, Oviedo, FL Nate Cornell, Flood City, PA Josiah Cabreros, Five Cities, CA Marissa Adame, West Volusia, FL Rylee Cook, Mt. Washington, KY Olivia Hansen, West Volusia, FL Caleb Mitchell, SE Lexington, KY Michael Afzali, Five Cities, CA Savannah Renn, Germantown, KY Jaden Nazar, Citrus Park, FL Luis Kancheff, Eagle Pass, TX Lauren Normand, JPRD, LA

Tiara Lebron-Hall, West Volusia, FL Bryce Roberts, Flood City, PA Joseph Byrne, Pitt County, NC Ryleigh Watrous, Mt. Washington, KY 7 Section Zach Bender, West Raleigh, NC Kaden Tynes, Five Cities, CA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Taylor Mitchell, JPRD, LA Witney Kramer, JPRD, LA Justus Jon Wertzler, SE Lexington, KY Cameron Greenway, Pitt County, NC Madison Crawford, Fern Creek, KY Roosevelt Harris, SE Lexington, KY Alan Vielma, Eagle Pass, TX 10U WORLD SERIES Tyler Revis, Jacksonville, FL Danielle Yount, West Volusia, FL Caden Anderson, Citrus Park, FL Travis Royal, Five Cities, CA Chloe Burford, St. Charles, LA Michael Sabini, Poughkeepsie, NY Cody Lance, Mountain Home, AR Mia Fisher, West Volusia, FL Arianna Benfant, Oviedo, FL Connor Durkin, Poughkeepsie, NY Justin Brennan, Justus Jon Wertzler, SE Lexington, KY Ty Scrudato, Five Cities, CA Corrinne Houston, Pitt County, NC Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Olivia Hansen, West Volusia, FL Nicolas Frink, Portland, ME Matthew Van Tassell, West Raleigh, NC Broomhall-Newtown, PA Section 7 Madison Shannon, Germantown, KY 10U WORLD SERIES Hailee Richard, JPRD, LA CAL RIPKEN Owen Mathes, Roberto DeLaGarza, Eagle Pass, TX Jordan Ankers, North Tampa, FL Mia Fisher, West Volusia, FL Breanne Breaux, JPRD, LA MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES Broomhall-Newtown, PA Corrine Houston, Pitt County, NC Chancellor Coleman, Phenix City, AL Babe Ruth Baseball Haven Roebuck, Pitt County, NC Kendall Walsh, West Volusia, FL Daviana Delgado, West Volusia, FL Benjamin Beaumont, Stafford, VA 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Kinsey Hamilton, Laurinburg, NC Michelle Decker, West Volusia, FL Somer Davenport, Pitt County, NC Isabelle Ouellette, Treasure Coast, FL Hayden Rue, Stafford, VA Jacob Villacorte, Honolulu, HI 8 Section Addison Pertler, West Volusia, FL Eli Zendejas , Kingsburg, CA Jose Vasquez, Norwalk, CT Addison Pertler, West Volusia, FL Corey Aubuchon, Westminster, MA Adam Parzych, Tallahassee, FL Emerson Weiter, Germantown, KY Jameson Hussey, Honolulu, HI Olivia Boon, West Volusia, FL Section 8 25 26

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Section 1 Section BABE RUTH LEAGUE ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES BATTING CHAMPIONS BABE RUTH LEAGUE ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES BATTING CHAMPIONS

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN 1996.....I’lario Baloney...... Oakland, CA...... (.667) 2017.....Ito Chihero...... Japan...... (.667) 2002.....Patrick Epps...... Waterford, CT...... (.727) Babe Ruth Baseball 1996.....Kevin Estrada...... El Segundo, CA...... (.727) 8-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 1997.....Matthew Kaplan...... Brooklyn, NY...... (.773) 2018.....Bryan Gonzalez-Garcia ... Puerto Rico ...... (.636) 2003.....Tyler Stephenson..... Lexington, KY...... (.579) 13-15 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 1997.....Jeremy Cleveland..... Springfield, VA...... (.636) 2018.....Travis Rozier...... Oviedo, FL...... (.667) 1952.....James Woodyard...... El Campo, TX...... (.700) 1998.....Steve Singleton...... Oakland, CA...... (.461) CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 2004.....Mason Katz...... 1998.....Pete Schneider...... Oakland, CA...... (.533) 1999.....Kasey Ko...... Honolulu, HI...... (.737) Jefferson Parish, LA...... (.412) 1953.....Dominick Viesto...... Stamford, CT...... (.600) 1999.....Lucas Sherk...... Sarasota, FL...... (.500)

CAL RIPKEN WORLD SERIES - USA DIVISION 2 Section 9-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2007.....Kody Moore...... Scott Co., MO...... (.583) 2000.....Mike Nicassio...... Clovis, CA...... (.545) 2005.....Cole Stefan...... Minnetonka, MN...(.591) 1954.....Richard Lemay...... Cincinnati, OH...... (.700) 2000.....Chris Campbell...... Jacksonville, FL...... (.577) 2018.....Collin Felts...... Rockville, VA...... (.700) 2008.....Blake Pierce...... Visalia, CA...... (.750) 2001.....Brian Mouton...... Oakland, CA...... (.750) 2006.....Gus Craig...... Eugene, OR...... (.600) 1955.....John Curkendall...... Clarksburg, WV...... (.500) 2001.....Dan Mattonelli...... Nottingham, NJ.....(.600) 1956.....James Jeter...... Trenton, NJ...... (.625) CAL RIPKEN 2009.....Andrew Barker...... S. Lexington, KY....(.643) 2002.....Kyle Kraus...... West Linn, OR...... (.600) 2007.....Drew Loftus...... Kennewick, WA.....(.625) 2002.....Jeff Nisen...... El Segundo, CA...... (.682) Section 2 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2010.....Jackson Boggs...... S. Lexington, KY....(.700) 2003.....Jeremy Crivello...... Hilo, HI...... (.722) 2008.....Joseph Morel...... College Point, NY....(.609) 1957.....Floyd Blackman...... Pensacola, FL...... (.667) 2003.....Chase Earl...... Valley, AL...... (.600) 2001.....Will Roberts...... Glen Allen, VA...... (.600) 2011.....Jace Chamberlin...... Visalia, CA...... (.800) 2004.....Claude Johnson...... Pine Bluff, AR...... (.714) 2009.....Tyler Beal...... Tallahassee, FL...... (.700) 1958.....Bernie Wargo...... Berkeley, CA...... (.556) 2004.....Myles Cordell...... Etowah County, AL...(.588) 2002.....Daniel Rodriquez..... Bullard, CA...... (.643) 2012.....Zack Semler...... Bronx, NY...... (.638) 2005.....Stephen McKinney... Raleigh, NC...... (.600) 2010.....Brian Ulrickson...... East Boise, ID...... (.625) 1959.....George Thatcher...... Palo Alto, CA...... (.500) 2005.....Matta Marra...... Syracuse, NY...... (.588) 1960.....Lance Maye...... Charlotte, NC...... (.600) 2003.....Brian Burrell...... Bakersfield, CA...... (.700) 2013.....Curtis Frazier...... Quincy, MA...... (.727) 2006.....Travis Murray...... Lexington, KY...... (.857) 2011.....Kyle Battle...... Glen Allen, VA...... (.571) 2006.....Andy Henkemeyer... White Park, MN.....(.529) 3 Section 2014.....Cade Feeney...... Bismarck, ND...... (.650) 2012.....Dante Albanese...... Tri-Valley, CA...... (.571) 1961.....John Brown...... San Carlos, CA...... (.588) 2007.....Douglas Marshall..... Bellmore, NY...... (.625) 2004.....Andrew Hatcher...... S. Lexington, KY....(.745) CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 1962.....Jake Johnson...... Bridgeton, NJ...... (.727) 2005.....Ian Hagenmiller...... Okeeheelee, FL...... (.695) 2015.....Kobe Sandstrom...... Bellingham, WA....(.857) WORLD SERIES - INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2013.....Andrew Sirak...... Tualatin Hills, OR....(.667) 2008.....Tyler Spoon...... Van Buren, AR...... (.636) 2016.....Camden Wagner...... East Boise, ID...... (.579) 2014.....Nick Biddison...... Glen Allen, VA...... (.733) 1963.....John Grace...... Oak Lawn, IL...... (.556) 2009.....Ryan Littlefield...... Longview, WA...... (.588) Section 3 2006.....Taylor Henley...... Lexington, KY...... (.818) 2000.....Chang Su Baek...... Seoul, Korea...... (.444) 1964.....Robert Appleby...... El Segundo, CA...... (.500) 2007.....Chase Gurley...... Tillmans Corner, AL....(.526) 2017.....Carson Lopes...... Tulare, CA...... (.625) 2001.....Jae Hun Choi...... Seoul, Korea...... (.533) 2015.....Asher Golden...... Tri-Valley, CA...... (.526) 2010.....Trevor Feeney...... Kelso, WA...... (.583) 1965.....James Tillette...... New Orleans, LA....(.616) 2008.....DJ Martinez...... Buchanan, CA...... (.667) 2018.....Holden Hirschkorn... Kingsburg, CA...... (.713) 2002.....Tim Riley...... Canada...... (.765) 2016.....Casey Connor...... Mifflin County, .PA...(.588) 2011.....Ryan Anderson...... Tri-Valley, CA...... (.619) 1966.....Gary Gloede...... Janesville, WI...... (.462) 2009.....Ben Highfill...... West Raleigh, NC...(.600) CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 2003.....Jung Ho Park...... Seoul, Korea...... (.600) 2017.....Mark Elliott...... Atlantic Shore, NJ...(.660) 2012.....Lars Nootbaar...... El Segundo, CA...... (.529)

1967.....Steve McGovern...... New Orleans, LA....(.579) 4 Section 2010.....Sean Downey...... Middletown, NJ.....(.650) MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – 2004.....Ji Chan Lee...... Seoul, Korea...... (.533) 2018.....Kaden Tynes...... Five Cities, CA...... (.500) 2013.....Matthew Lenardo.... Cranston, RI...... (.500) 1968.....Monte Bolinger...... Lompoc, CA...... (.417) 2011.....Nicholas Biddison.... Glen Allen, VA...... (.750) UNITED STATES DIVISION 2005.....Ray Orosco...... Mexico...... (.583) Babe Ruth Baseball 2014.....Colson Geisler...... Tri-Counties, TX.....(.500) 1969.....John Wheeler...... Springfield, OH...... (.500) 2012.....Jonathan Sabotnik...... Crown Point, IN.....(.667) 2007.....Tyler Anderson...... Sikeston, MO...... (.583) 2006.....Aldo Zamora...... Mexico...... (.455) 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2015.....Joe Fortin...... Westchester, CA.....(.684)

Section 4 2013.....Jared Hoffman...... Bear, DE...... (.615) 2008.....Kevin Frye...... Jupiter, FL...... (.625) 1999.....Hector Arias...... Peabody, MA...... (.769) 1970.....Michael Tracy...... Darien, CT...... (.417) 2016.....Jacob Salonek...... Eau Claire, WI...... (.500) Babe Ruth Baseball 2009........... Forest Hills, FL...... (.667) 1971.....Kevin Drake...... Lompoc, CA...... (.500) 2017.....Luke Potts...... 2014.....Blake Morgan...... Marlton, NJ...... (.667) 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2000.....Cliff Englert...... Tallahassee, FL...... (.588) 2010.....Angel Camacho...... Ocala, FL...... (.750) 1972.....Donald Givens...... Montgomery, AL...(.529) W. Windsor-Plainsboro, NJ ...... (.500) 2014.....Clay Russin...... Sarasota, FL...... (.667) 1980.....Dave Gatti...... Salem, OR...... (.636) 2001.....Joe Rizzo...... Staten Island, NY...(.538) 2015.....Tommy Roldan...... UMAC, MD...... (.768) 2011.....Ryne Yamashiro...... Oahu, HI...... (.712) 2002.....Mike Huling...... Harris Twp., IN...... (.545) 1973.....Pedro Pratts...... Puerto Nuevo, PR..(.545) 2018.....Bryce Dobson...... Mifflin County, PA.....(.471)

1981.....Brad Kellogg...... Idaho Fall, ID...... (.545) 5 Section 2012.....Tyler Ward...... Jupiter, FL...... (.643) 1974.....Orlando Isales...... Puerto Nuevo, PR..(.529) 2016.....Will Hemp...... Glen Allen, VA...... (.667) 1982.....Bobby Sambone...... 2003.....Phil McCormick...... Waterford, CT...... (.667) Babe Ruth Baseball 2013.....Ian Remalia...... Charles County, MD....(.583) 1975.....Charles Gray...... Pine Bluff, AR...... (.571) 2017.....Noah Bernal...... Pearl City, HI...... (.550) St. Bernard of Brooklyn, NY...... (.500) 2004.....Aaron Dew...... Wilson County, NC.(.538) 16-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2014.....Garrett McIllhenney...Hardford Co., MD....(.667) 1976.....Leslie Kakazo...... Honolulu, HI...... (.545) 2018.....Brock Bryson...... Johnstown, PA...... (.625) 1983.....Jo Jo Salinas...... Brazoswood, TX.....(.454) 2005.....Cory Guidry...... 1994.....Brian Llibre...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.500) Section 5 2015.....Austin Texiera...... Manoa, HI...... (.500) 1977.....Cliff Williams...... New Orleans, LA....(.462) CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 1984.....Darnell Whims...... Frederick, MD...... (.526) Jefferson Parish, LA...... (.611) 1995.....Mark Spalding...... Torrance, CA...... (.750) 2015.....Brayden Brooks...... Mobile, AL...... (.500) 1978.....Dave Keckhut...... Culver City, CA...... (.476) 11-YEAR-OLD/70 WORLD SERIES 1985.....Chris Wright...... Redmond, WA...... (.500) 2006.....Kyle Vaclav...... Youngstown, OH....(.556) 1996.....Greg Sain...... West Torrance, CA..(.625) 2016.....Kaden Stremick...... Honolulu, HI...... (.750) 1979.....Otto Salausa...... Honolulu, HI...... (.467) 2018.....Bode Wise...... Flood City, PA...... (.727) 1986.....Jared Fontenot...... Ville Platte, LA...... (.600) 2007.....Caleb Milam...... Bryant, AR...... (.750) 1997.....Wesley Floyd...... Satsuma, AL...... (.526) 2017.....Evan Elarionoff...... Miliani, HI ...... (.667) 1980.....Jordan Stevens...... Medford, OR...... (.692) 2008.....Drake Swezey...... Palo Alto, CA...... (.667) 1998.....Travis Hamlin...... Bakersfield, CA...... (.500) 6 Section CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 1987.....Aaron Yamachika..... Honolulu, HI...... (.615) 2018.....Brayden Martin...... 1981.....Ron Marigny...... New Orleans, LA....(.565) MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES 1988.....Roger Nono...... Honolulu, HI...... (.500) 2009.....Shawn Coyne...... Youngstown, OH....(.643) 1998.....Brent Warren...... Bakersfield, CA...... (.500) Prince George’s Co., MD...... (.600) 1982.....Brian Corn...... Elgin, IL...... (.481) 1984.....Brian Paker...... Huntington, WV....(.500) 1989.....Rob Hauswald...... Lexington, KY...... (.767) 2010.....Griffin Neuer...... S. Lexington, KY....(.667) 1999.....Isaac Jurado...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.545) 2011.....Nicholas Reis...... Hi-Tower, MN...... (.571) 1983.....Mark Miller...... Fern Creek, KY...... (.583) 2000.....Chris Morales...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.557) Section 6 1985.....Patrick Perez...... Wilmington, NC.....(.667) CAL RIPKEN 1990.....Frankie Tate...... Harrison Cty, WV.... (.600) 1984.....Rodney Beck...... Van Nuys, CA...... (.667) 1986.....Mike Tyner...... Oakland, CA...... (.636) MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – 1991.....Steve Marotta...... LaCresenta, CA...... (.533) 2012.....Karter Pope...... Vernal, UT...... (.764) 2001.....Chris Riley...... Hammond, IN...... (.538) INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 1985.....Clint Wade...... Alameda, CA...... (.615) 1987.....DeShawn Serrano.... Brooklyn, NY...... (.667) 1992.....(None due to Hurricane Andrew) 2013.....Garrett Misenheimer...... 2002.....Kai Rorex...... Jonesboro, AR...... (.538) 2007.....Joo Soo-Kim...... Korea...... (.625) 1986.....Scott McNulty...... Pine Bluff, AR...... (.538) 1988.....Neill Bartling...... Jackson, MS...... (.632) 1993.....J.R. Stephens...... Lexington, KY...... (.643) Bryant, AR...... (.727) 2003.....Mike Lodestro...... Chautauqua Co., NY..(.600) 2008.....Bong Suk Lee...... Korea...... (.600) 1987.....Steve Aldridge...... Jefferson City, MO...(.556) 7 Section 1989.....Curtis Stovall...... Pueblo, CO...... (.611) 1994.....Daniel Stringer...... Clute, TX...... (.500) 2014.....Ty Boedeker...... Tri-Counties, TX.....(.533) 2004.....Jeff Arnold...... Beechmont, KY...... (.615) 2009.....Jee Ho Suh...... Korea...... (.583) 1988.....Mark Senterfitt...... Brazoswood, TX.....(.786) 1990.....Anthony Johnson..... Oakland, CA...... (.688) 1995.....Jose Rosado...... Longwood, FL...... (.583) 2015.....Dylan Lawlor...... Tri-Valley, CA...... (.565) 2005.....Emanuel Sifuentes... San Gabriel, CA...... (.565) 2010.....Seung Woo Lee...... Korea...... (.667) 1989.....Craig Calhaun...... Sarasota, FL...... (.526) 1991.....Jimmy Rollins...... Oakland,CA...... (.583) 1996.....Billy Seiler...... Nottingham, NJ.....(.545) 2016.....Michael O’Hara...... Tri-Valley, CA...... (.609) 2006.....Jeremy Gill...... Union County, AR..(.643) 2011.....Taisei Takeoka...... Japan...... (.700) 1990.....Cesar Martinez...... Van Nuys, CA...... (.667) Section 7 1992.....J.R. Stevens...... S. Lexington, KY....(.750) 1997.....Antoine Thomasson.Oakland, CA...... (.619) 2017.....Gavin Collins...... Centreville, VA ...... (.600) 2007.....Ryan Bradley...... Burlington, IA...... (.615) 2012.....Kosuke Ito...... Japan...... (.765) 1991.....Jason Lee...... Warwick, RI...... (.688) 1992.....Austin Kearns...... S. Lexington, KY....(.750) 1998.....Robert Johnson...... Salem, OR...... (.643) 2018.....Adam Parzych...... Tallahassee, FL...... (.529) 2013.....Colton Girard...... Canada...... (.600) 1992.....Ben Annis...... Marietta, GA...... (.727) 1993.....Jared Vance...... Connersville, IN.....(.545) 1999.....Jimmy Cesario...... 2014.....Ryusei Okamoto...... Japan...... (.632) 1993.....John Boyett...... Modesto, CA...... (.471)

1994.....Jason Smith...... Kennewick, WA.....(.560) Jefferson Parish, LA...... (.588) 8 Section 2015.....Wooin Choi...... Korea...... (.667) 1994.....Derek Pruitt...... Lexington, KY...... (.625) 1995.....Jake Cummings...... Kokomo, IN...... (.643) 2000.....Derek Gohlke...... Nederland, TX...... (.818) 2016.....Jesus Morales...... Mexico...... (.667) 1995.....Mike Wojtkowski...... Peoria, AZ...... (.563) 2001.....Dan Clauson...... Fairfield, CT...... (.750) Section 8 27 28

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Section 1 Babe Ruth Baseball 2008.....Tyler Hayes...... Mobile, AL...... (.615) 2015.....Shelby Pruitt...... Prairie Village, KY..(.632) 16-18 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2009.....Robert Sammon...... Hammond, IN...... (.563) 2016.....Taylor Hankins...... Shenandoah, VA....(.583) 1968.....James Merchant...... Mobile, AL...... (.667) 2010.....Andrew Utterback.... Ottumwa, IA...... (.583) 2017.....Micah Ortiz...... Patterson, LA...... (.700) 1969.....William Daffin...... San Antonio, TX.....(.471) 2011.....Corey Bryan...... Mobile, AL...... (.500) 2018.....Macey Camillo...... Wilmington, NC.....(.538) 1970.....Donald Ebright...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.552) 2012.....Connor Torres...... Modesto, CA...... (.600) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 1971.....Gary Blackwell...... Mobile, AL...... (.500) 2013.....Kegan Curtis...... Gulf Coast, AL...... (.571) 14U WORLD SERIES 1972.....Leslie Hemby...... San Antonio, TX.....(.417) 2014.....Isaac Wersland...... 2015.....Jenna Hornsby...... Santa Fe, FL...... (.706) Section 2 1973.....James McGuffin...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.545) Columbia Basin, WA...... (.500) 2016.....Sofia Conaway...... 1974.....Todd Walters...... Sugar Creek, MO....(.455) 2015.....Randall Coxell...... Mobile, AL...... (.529) Jefferson Parish, LA...... (.548) 1975.....Bruck Windisch...... Brooklyn, NY...... (.500) 2016.....Justin Collier...... Mobile, AL...... (.550) 2017...... Makenna Harris...... Treasure Coast, FL.....(.747) 1976.....Todd Gauntlett...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.545) 2017.....DeMarco Vasquez..... Tucson, AZ...... (.533) 2018.....Aubryunn Arcement... JPRD, LA...... (.500) 1977.....Rod Booker...... N. San Gabriel, CA...(.474) 2018.....Ethan Wilson...... Mobile AL...... (.417) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 1978.....John Taylor...... Cincinnati, OH...... (.500) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 16U WORLD SERIES 1979.....Mike Hughes...... Andalusia, AL...... (.667)

Section 3 8U WORLD SERIES 1999.....Rose Florence...... 1980.....Chuck Jackson...... Seattle, WA...... (.500) 2015.....Kayli Lamboy...... Manassas, VA...... (.917) Wisconsin Rapids, WI...... (.611) 1981.....Dave Wernicki...... Rutherford, NJ...... (.636) 2016.....Courtney Bass...... 2000.....Ali Stark...... 1982.....Rich Aldrete...... Monterey Bay, CA..(.545) Mt. Wasington, KY...... (.864) Wisconsin Rapids, WI...... (.412) 1983.....Craig Feakes...... 2017.....Ava Gaddis...... Pitt County, NC...... (.833) 2001.....Charity Senas...... W. Oahu, HI...... (.400) Colorado Springs, CO...... (.583) 2018.....Lily Grace Roth...... Manassas, VA...... (.778) 2002.....Jill Kloesel...... Tri-County, TX...... (.524) 1984.....Jerritt Boeschem...... Kansas City, KS...... (.583) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2003.....Megan Srubar...... Tri-County, TX...... (.457)

Section 4 1985.....Brent Wingerson...... Redmond, WA...... (.545) 10U WORLD SERIES 2004.....Abby Brundage...... 1986.....Chris Cassels...... Pensacola, FL...... (.667) 2015.....Madison Camey...... Bloomingdale, FL....(.667) Wisconsin Rapids, WI...... (.474) 1987.....Jeff Norman...... Kansas City, MO.....(.500) 2016.....Allyson Richardson.... Fern Creek, KY...... (.688) 2005.....Kristin Nickloy...... Manassas, VA...... (.500) 1988.....Carmine Cappuccio.. Middlesex, MA...... (.583) 2017.....Alyssa Dirden...... Heartland, MO...... (.833) 2006.....Allie Mendez...... Lodi, CA...... (.520) 1989.....Chris Tews...... Forest Grove, OR....(.688) 2018.....Emerson Weiter...... Germantown, KY...(.526) 2007.....Jena Vruwink...... 1990.....Thad Nelson...... Vancouver, WA...... (.667) Wisconsin Rapids, WI...... (.579) 1991.....J. P. Roberge...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.654) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 12U WORLD SERIES 2008.....Hannah Thompson.. Henderson, NC...... (.500) Section 5 1992.....Chris Lake...... Syracuse, NY...... (.500) 1999.....Rachel Davidson...... Louisville, KY...... (.500) 2009.....Brooke Bennett...... Hoquiam, WA...... (.522) 1993.....Coby Rod...... Wharton, TX...... (.545) 2000.....Tiffany Potter...... Hoquiam, WA...... (.563) 2010.....Lucila Martinez...... Lodi, CA...... (.458) 1994.....Steve McLin...... 2001.....Stephanie Murad..... Pitt County, NC...... (.667) 2011.....Lucila Martinez...... Lodi, CA...... (.588) Denham Springs, LA...... (.429) 2002.....Alison Brown...... Pitt County, NC...... (.625) 2012.....Morgan Medford...... Wilson Co., NC...... (.640) 1995.....Troy Schader...... Vancouver, WA...... (.583) 2003.....Emily Perkins...... Pitt County, NC...... (.579) 2013.....Samantha Waddell.. Wilson Co., NC...... (.625) 1996.....Craig Darder...... Nederland, TX...... (.500) 2004.....Dani Wayt...... Oviedo, FL...... (.600) 2014.....Hannah Andres...... Madison Co., NC.....(.516) 1997.....Mike Tudor...... Cincinnati, OH...... (.562)

Section 6 2005.....Samantha Griener.... Sparta, NJ...... (.667) 2015.....Carley Morfey...... Lodi, CA...... (.655) 1998.....B.J. Garbe...... 2006.....Alyssa Oakley...... Lexington, KY...... (.792) 2016.....Emily McMullen...... Jensen Beach, FL....(.636) Columbia Basin, WA...... (.636) 2007.....Shalimar Zierman.... Concord, CA...... (.571) 2017.....Kathleen Slade...... E. Beaufort, NC...... (.810) 1999.....Jason Reynolds...... Kent, WA...... (.500) 2008.....Caitlin Donahue...... 2018.....Elizabeth Huber...... JPRD, LA...... (.559) 2000.....Casey Rowell...... Mobile, AL...... (.476) Wallenpaupack, PA...... (.621) 2001.....Alex Crooks...... San Gabriel, CA...... (.571) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2009.....Caroline Smith...... Wilson County, NC.(.498) 18U WORLD SERIES 2002.....Andrew Theisen...... Kent, WA...... (.615) 2010.....Whitney Atkins...... Graceland, IN...... (.680) 2017.....Kryslyn Colvin...... Twin Lakes, AR...... (.784) 2003.....Ryan Becker...... Mineral Area, MO..(.600) Section 7 2011.....Gillian Faberlle...... Oviedo, FL...... (.679) 2018.....Kendall Walsh...... West Volusia, FL..... (.625) 2004.....Mike Fehr...... Cincinnati, OH...... (.500) 2012.....Grace Cochran...... Pitt Co., NC...... (.655) 2005.....Keith Renaud...... Worcester, MA...... (.667) 2013.....Jordan Bevington.... Gainesville, FL...... (.756) 2006.....Joe Gallace...... Harrison, NY...... (.714) 2014.....Taylor Bryers...... Bloomingdale, FL....(.688) 2007.....Juan Perez...... Oviedo, FL...... (.667)

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Section 1 Section HONOR ROLL OF WORLD CHAMPIONS HONOR ROLL OF WORLD CHAMPIONS

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2011 Visalia, CA at Visalia, CA 1996 Nederland, TX at Dickinson, ND 1969 El Segundo, CA at Mattoon, IL 2006 Newark, OH at Monticello, AR Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 8-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2012 Visalia, CA at Winchester, MA 1997 Oakland, CA at Clifton Park, NY 1970 Ewing Twp., NJ at Brawley, CA 2007 Mobile, AL at Bentonville, AR 10U WORLD SERIES 2018 West Raleigh, NC at Treasure Coast, FL 2013 Crown Point, IN at Hammond, IN 1998 Meridian, MS at Cape Coral, FL 1971 Puerto Nuevo, PR at Albuquerque, NM 2015 Pitt County, NC at Alachua Co., FL 2014 Bismarck, ND at Alachua, FL 1999 Tallahassee, FL at Tallahassee, FL 1972 Honolulu, HI at Pine Bluff, AR Babe Ruth Baseball 2016 Fern Creek, KY at Jensen Beach, FL CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2015 Plymouth, MA at Monticello, AR 2000 Nederland, TX at Jametown, NY 1973 Prince Georges, MD at Manchester, NH 16-18 WORLD SERIES 2017 Jeffersontown, KY at Jensen Beach, FL

9-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2016 Okeeheelee, FL at Ocala, FL 2001 Vancouver, WA at Wilson Co., NC 1974 El Segundo, CA at Abbeville, LA 1968 Stamford, CT at Morristown, NJ 2018 West Volusia, FL at Treasure Coast, FL 2 Section 2018 Phenix City, AL at Treasure Coast, FL 2017 Ferndale, WA at Clemmons, NC 2002 Levittown, PA at Abbeville, LA 1975 JPRD-East, LA at Pine Bluff, AR 1969 San Antonio, TX at Morristown, NJ 1970 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Wellington, KS Babe Ruth SOFTBALL CAL RIPKEN 2018 Kingsburg, CA at Phenix City, AL 2003 Bronx, NY at Pine Bluff, AR 1976 Manchester, NH at Pueblo, CO INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2004 Tri-Valley, CA at Van Buren, AR 1977 Gil Hodges of Brooklyn, NY 1971 Stamford, CT at Stamford, CT 12U WORLD SERIES 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 1972 Seattle, WA at Monroe, NC 1999 Manassas, VA at Jamestown, NY 2001 Glen Allen, VA at Vincennes, IN 2000 Seoul, Korea at Mattoon, IL 2005 Jefferson Parish, LA at Jamestown, NY at Newark, OH

Section 2 1973 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Monroe, NC 2000 Pitt County, NC at Wilson Co., NC 2002 Jacksonville, FL at Bakersfield, CA 2001 Seoul, Korea at Vincennes, IN 2006 Tri-Valley, CA at Hamilton, NJ 1978 Nashville, TN at Newark, OH 2002 Seoul, Korea at Mattoon, IL 2007 Tallahassee, FL at Loudon Co., VA 1979 Detroit, MI at Nogales, AZ 1974 Sugar Creek, MO at Mattoon, IL 2001 Pitt County, NC at Pine Bluff, AR 2003 Lexington, KY at Willimsburg, VA 1975 Kirkland, WA at Seattle, WA 2002 Pitt County, NC at Louisville, KY 2004 Fort Caroline, FL at Vincennes, IN 2003 *Mexico City, Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2008 Bryant, AR at Jamestown, NY 1980 Rotterdam, NY at Williston, ND 2004 *Mexico City, Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2009 Tallahassee, FL at Murray, UT 1981 New Orleans, LA at Mobile, AL 1976 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Kinston, NC 2003 Pitt County, NC at Wilson Co., NC 2005 Kenner, LA at Russellville, AR 1977 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Owensboro, KY 2004 Mattoon, IL at Mattoon, IL 2006 Visalia, CA at Lafayette, LA 2005 Mexico City, Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2010 Torrance, CA at Levelland, TX 1982 Elgin, IL at Manchester, NH 1978 South Bay, CA at Lawrenceburg, TN 2005 Sparta, NJ at Cherry Hill, NJ 3 Section 2007 Elk Grove, CA at Vincennes, IN 2006 Mexico City, Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2011 Tri-Valley, CA at Clifton Park, NY 1983 Culver City, CA at Frederick, MD 2012 Bryant, AR at Kitsap, WA 1984 Tallahassee, FL at Niles, MI 1979 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Newark, OH 2006 Pitt County, NC at Varina, VA 2008 W. Raleigh, NC at Abbeville, LA CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 1980 Nashville, TN at Newark, OH 2007 Pitt County, NC at Wilson Co., NC 2009 W. Raleigh, NC at Lamar, CO 2013 El Segundo, CA at Williston, ND 1985 Alameda, CA at Jamestown, NY MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – 2014 Broomall-Newtown, PA at Glen Allen, VA 1986 Marietta, GA at Newark, OH 1981 Rutherford, NJ at Lawrenceburg, TN 2008 Hamilton, NJ at Audubon, PA 2010 Scott County, KY at Ocala, FL UNITED STATES DIVISION 1982 Alpena, MI at Denham Springs, LA 2009 Wilson Co., NC at Wilson Co., NC

Section 3 2011 Lexington, KY at Winchester, VA 2015 Tri-Valley, CA at Jamestown, NY 1987 Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks, CA USA DIVISION 2016 Mifflin County, PA at Ottumwa, IA at Jamestown, NY 1983 Wilmington, DE at Newark, OH 2010 Santa Fe, FL at Sante Fe, FL 2012 Bakersfield, CA at Bentonville, AR 2007 Tampa, FL at Aberdeen, MD 1984 Phoenix, AZ at Jamestown, NY 2011 Oviedo, FL at Andalusia, AL 2013 Visalia, CA at Ocala, FL 2017 Tri-Valley, CA at Mountain Home, AR 1988 Honolulu, HI at Lebanon, MO 2008 *Jupiter, FL at Aberdeen, MD 2018 Five Cities, CA at Mountain Home, AR 1989 Cherry Hill, NJ at Cranston, RI 1985 Sarasota, FL at Frederick, MD 2012 Pitt County, NC at Alachua, FL 2014 Marlton, NJ at Winchester, VA 2009 *Forest Hills, FL at Aberdeen, MD 1986 Pensacola, FL at Kinston, NC 2013 Pitt County, NC at Alachua, FL 2015 Manatee, FL at Jonesboro, AR 1990 Youngstown, OH at Houma, LA 2010 Ocala, FL at Aberdeen, MD Babe Ruth Baseball 1991 Marietta, GA at Lebanon, MO 1987 Kansas City, MO at Denham Springs, LA 2014 Bloomingdale, FL at Alachua, FL 2016 Glen Allen, VA at Palm Beach Gardens, FL 4 Section 2011 Lexington, KY at Aberdeen, MD 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 1992 Scottsdale, AZ at Vallejo, CA 1988 Marietta, GA at Newark, OH 2015 JPRD East, LA at Alachua Co., FL 2017 West Raleigh, NC at Hammond, IN 2012 Montgomery, MD at Aberdeen, MD 1999 Peabody, MA at Clifton Park, NY 1989 Forest Grove, OR at Owensboro, KY 2016 Shenandoah, VA at Jensen Beach, FL 2018 Pearl City (Oahu), HI at Vincennes, IN 1993 Carolina, PR at Ewing, NJ 2013 West Raleigh, NC at Aberdeen, MD 2000 Kennewick, WA at Connersville, IN 1994 Vancouver, WA at Pine Bluff, AR 1990 Staten Island, NY at Niles, MI 2017 Patterson, LA at Jensen Beach, FL CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2014 *West Raleigh, NC at Aberdeen, MD 2001 Modesto, CA at Longview, WA 1995 Glendale, AZ at Millville, NJ 1991 Cincinnati, OH at Falmouth, MA 2018 Patterson, LA at Treasure Coast, FL

Section 4 2015 West Raleigh, NC at Aberdeen, MD 2002 Vancouver, WA at Clifton Park, NY 1992 Vancouver, WA at Jamestown, NY 11-YEAR-OLD/70 WORLD SERIES 1996 Vancouver, WA at Lebanon, MO Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2018 SE Lexington, KY at Treasure Coast, FL 2016 Kennewick, WA at Aberdeen, MD 2003 Youngstown, OH at Quincy, MA 1997 Bakersfield, CA at Longview, WA 1993 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Newark, OH 2017 Atlantic Beach, FL at Branson, MO 2004 Honolulu, HI at Wilson County, NC 1994 Marietta, GA at Wharton, TX 14U WORLD SERIES BAMBINO WORLD SERIES 1998 Oakland, CA at Pine Bluff, AR 2015 JPRD West, LA at Alachua Co., FL 2018 Glen Allen, VA at Branson, MO 2005 Jefferson Parish, LA at Quincy, MA 1999 Sarasota, FL at Abbeville, LA 1995 Vancouver, WA at Trail, BC 1984 Oakland, CA at Shelbyville, IN INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2006 Citrus Valley, CA at Wilson Co., NC 1996 Nashville, TN at Dare Co., NC 2016 Glory (Broken Bow), OK at Jensen Beach, FL 1985 Brooklyn, NY at Shelbyville, IN 2000 JPRD-East, LA at Lebanon, MO 2017 Vineland, NJ at Jensen Beach, FL 2007 *Mexico City, MX at Aberdeen, MD 2007 Hamilton, AZ at Glen Allen, VA 2001 Honolulu, HI at Hamilton, NJ 1997 Antioch, CA at Jamestown, NY 5 Section 1986 Oakland, CA at Commerce, GA 2008 Mexico City, MX at Aberdeen, MD 2008 Norwalk, CT at Quincy, MA 1998 Columbia Basin, WA at Dare Co., NC 2018 JPRD West, LA at Treasure Coast, FL 1987 Oakland, CA at Oakland, CA 2002 El Segundo, CA at Connersville, IN 2009 Mexico City, MX at Aberdeen, MD 2009 Hamilton, AZ at Appleton, WI 2003 Taylorsville, UT at Williston, ND 1999 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Stamford, CT Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 1988 Oakland, CA at Nashua, NH 2010 *Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2010 Tri-Valley, CA at Loudoun Co., VA 2000 Mobile, AL at Concord, NH 16U WORLD SERIES 1989 Oakland, CA at Wilmington, NC 2004 Jefferson Parish, LA at Longview, WA 2011 *Japan at Aberdeen, MD 2011 Tualatin Hills, OR at Glen Allen, VA 2005 Jefferson Parish, LA at Abbeville, LA 2001 Mobile, AL at Loudoun County, VA 1999 Millville, NJ at Dare County, NC Section 5 1990 Oakland, CA at Longview, WA 2012 *Japan at Aberdeen, MD 2012 Branchburg, NJ at Murray, UT 2006 Torrance, CA at Clifton Park, NY 2002 Tri County, TX at Stamford, CT 2000 La Grange, TX at Millville, NJ 1991 Oakland, CA at Pueblo, CO 2013 *Japan at Aberdeen, MD 2013 Westchester, CA at Moses Lake, WA 2003 Hammond, IN at Wiemar, TX 2001 La Grange, TX at Abbeville, LA 1992 So. Lexington, KY at Alachua, FL 2007 Bellmore, NY at Andalusia, AL 2014 Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2014 Tri-Counties, TX at Ocala, FL 2008 Torrance, CA at Van Buren, AR 2004 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Newark, OH 2002 La Grange, TX at Pitt County, NC 1993 Connersville, IN at Lebanon, MO 2015 *Mexico at Aberdeen, MD 2015 Atlantic Shore, NJ at Pine Bluff, AR 2005 Mobile, AL at Newark, OH 2003 Altamonte Springs, FL at Louisville, KY 1994 Kennewick, WA at Henderson, KY 2009 Tallahassee, FL at Longview, WA 2016 *Japan at Aberdeen, MD 2016 Tri-Valley, CA at Westfield, MA 2010 N. Syracuse, NY at Monticello, AR 2006 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Newark, OH 2004 Wisconsin Rapids, WI at Abbeville, LA 1995 Abbeville, LA at Abbeville, LA 2017 *Japan at Branson, MO 2017 Oahu (Pearl City), HI at Glen Allen, VA 2007 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Newark, OH 2005 Manassas, VA at Varina, VA 6 Section 1996 Oakland, CA at Henderson, KY 2011 Tri-Valley, CA at Jamestown, NY 2018 *Japan at Branson, MO 2018 Atlantic Shore, NJ at Eagle Pass, TX 2012 Lexington, KY at Van Buren, AR 2008 Portland, OR at Newark, OH 2006 New Orleans, LA at Millville, NJ 1997 Brooklyn, NY at Altamonte Springs, FL 2009 Puget Sound, WA at Moses Lake, WA 2007 Altamonte Springs, FL at Eagle Pass, TX 1998 West Palm Beach, FL at Vincennes, IN Babe Ruth Baseball Babe Ruth Baseball 2013 Loudoun Co., VA at Loudoun Co., VA 2014 Broomall-Newtown, PA at Longview, WA 2010 Mobile, AL at Newark, OH 2008 Lodi, CA at Pittsfield, MA 1999 Danbury, CT at Mattoon, IL 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 13-15 WORLD SERIES 2011 Mobile, AL at Ephrata, WA

Section 6 2009 Pitt County, NC at Concord, NH Note: Name of division changed to Cal Ripken Baseball, 1980 Miami, FL at Jamestown, NY 1952 Stamford, CT at Trenton, NJ 2015 Westchester, CA at Lawrenceburg, TN 2016 Torrance, CA at Williston, ND 2012 Onandaga, NY at Weimar, TX 2010 Henderson/Vance, NC at Varina, VA a Divsion of Babe Ruth League, Inc. in 2000. 1981 Culver City at Jamestown, NY 1953 Stamford, CT at Trenton, NJ 2013 Mobile, AL at Covington County, AL 1982 St. Bernard of Brooklyn, NY at Frederick, MD 1954 Stamford, CT at Washington, DC 2017 Tri-Valley, CA at Lawrenceburg, TN 2011 Wilson County, NC at Lamar, CO CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 2018 Tallahassee, FL at Longview, WA 2014 Mobile, AL at Ephrata, WA 2012 Wilson County, NC at Wilson County, NC 1983 Lynn, MA at Niles, MI 1955 Terre Haute, IN at Austin, TX 2015 Columbia Basin, WA at Klamath Falls, OR MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES 1984 Huntsville, AL at Newark, OH 1956 Trenton, NJ at Portland, OR 2013 Wilson County, NC at Wilson County, NC

Babe Ruth Baseball 2016 Mobile, AL at Ephrata, WA 7 Section USA DIVISION 1985 New Orleans, LA at Cranston, RI 1957 Pensacola, FL at Ann Arbor, MI 2014 Madison County, NC at Pittsfield, MA 2000 *W. Palm Beach, FL at Mattoon, IL 16-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2017 Mid-County, TX at Ephrata, WA 2015 Kinnelon, NJ at Jensen Beach, FL 1986 Honolulu, HI at Lebanon, MO 1958 Charlotte, NC at Vancouver, B.C. 1994 Marietta, GA at Carmel, IN 2018 Dexter Youth (Charleston), MO 2001 *S. Lexington, KY at Vincennes, IN 1987 Honolulu, HI at Lebanon, MO 1959 Tulsa, OK at Stockton, CA 2016 Berkshire Force (Pittsfield), MA at 2002 *Visalia, CA at Mattoon, IL 1995 Columbia Basin, WA at Jamestown, NY at Jamestown, NY Jensen Beach, FL 1988 Sarasota, FL at Vallejo, CA 1960 Huntington, WV at St. Paul, MN 1996 W. Torrance, CA at Gulfport, MS 2003 Hilo, HI at Aberdeen, MD 1989 Medford, OR at Millville, NJ 1961 San Carlos, CA at Glendive, MT Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2017 Jensen Beach, FL at Jensen Beach, FL

Section 7 1997 Satsuma, AL at Springdale, AR 2004 W. Raleigh, NC at Aberdeen, MD 1990 Oakland, CA at Jamestown, NY 1962 Trenton, NJ at Bridgeton, NJ 8U WORLD SERIES 2018 Patterson, at Treasure Coast, FL 2005 *Honolulu, HI at Aberdeen, MD 1998 Bakersfield, CA at Loudoun County, VA 2018 JPRD West, LA at Treasure Coast, FL 1991 LaCrescenta, CA at Millville, NJ 1963 Tulsa, OK at Farmington, NM 1999 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Burlington, IA 2015 Manassas, VA at Alachua Co., FL 2006 *Hilo, HI at Aberdeen, MD 1992 (No champion due to Hurricane Andrew 1964 El Segundo, CA at Woodland, CA 2016 Mt. Washington, KY at Jensen Beach, FL Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2007 Lexington, KY at Van Buren, AR 2000 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Moses Lake, WA at Houma, LA) 1965 New Orleans, LA at Anderson, IN 2001 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Gulf Port, MS 2017 Greater Manassas, VA at Jensen Beach, FL 18U WORLD SERIES 2008 Bear, DE at Martin, TN 1993 Taylorsville, UT at Springdale, AR 1966 New Orleans, LA at Douglas, AZ 2018 Manassas, VA at Treasure Coast, FL 2002 Nederland, TX at Russellville, AR 2017 SE Denver, CO at Jensen Beach, FL 8 Section 2009 West Lewis Co., WA at Winchester, MA 1994 Woodland, CA at Concord, NH 1967 New Orleans, LA at Anchorage, AK 2018 West Volusia, FL at Treasure Coast, FL 2010 Nassau, BS at Wilson County, NC 2003 Syracuse, NY at Jamestown, NY 1995 Longwood, FL at Kinston, NC 1968 New Orleans, LA at Klamath Falls, OR 2004 Syracuse, NY at Loudoun County, VA 2005 San Gabriel Valley, CA at Weimar, TX Section 8 31 *Denotes World Champion 32

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Section 1 Section MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYERS

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2011 Jace Chamberlin - Visalia, CA 1998 Paul Reinen - Shoreview, MN 1970 Fritz Sickles - Ewing Twp., NJ Babe Ruth Baseball Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 8-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2012 Jace Chamberlin - Visalia, CA 1999 Ross Caton - Tallahassee, FL 1971 Jesus Barbosa - Puerto Nuevo, PR 16-18 WORLD SERIES 10U WORLD SERIES 2018 Nicholas Donaldson - West Raleigh, NC 2013 Nicholas Geisen - Crown Point, IN 2000 Derek Gohlke - Nederland, TX 1972 Noland Arakawa - Honolulu, HI 1968 Price Thomas - Mobile, AL 2015 Emma Adams - Pitt County, NC 2014 Cade Feeney - Bismarck, ND 2001 Greg Peavey - Vancouver, WA 1973 Artie Mory - Anaheim, CA 1969 William Daffin - San Antonio, TX 2016 Abagail White - Fern Creek, KY CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2015 Jeff Rodden - Plymouth, MA 2002 Andy Bedekovic - Levittown, PA 1974 Tim Brandenburg Elizabethtown, KY 1970 Mike Garkow - San Gabriel, CA 2017 Rylee Carter - Jeffersontown, KY

9-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2016 Vance Sheahan - W. Palm Beach, FL 2003 Juan Arroyo - Bronx, NY 1975 Mike Norment - Huntsville, AL 1971 James Auringer - Syracuse, NY 2018 Mia Fisher - West Volusia, FL 2 Section 2018 James Price - Clemmons, NC 2017 Dylan Strom - Ferndale, WA 2004 Nick Bartalone - Tri-Valley, CA 1976 *Mike Lavalliere - Manchester, NH 1972 Arnie Kvarnbeg - Seattle, WA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL CAL RIPKEN 2018 Holden Hirschkorn - Kingsburg, CA 2005 Alec Melendreras - Jefferson Parish, LA 1977 Greg O’Rear - Huntsville, AL 1973 * - Seattle, WA INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2006 Chris Keck - Tri-Valley, CA 1978 Jay Ray - Nashville, TN 1974 * - Morris Co., NJ 12U WORLD SERIES 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 1999 Amanda Zapata - Stamford, CT 2001 Will Roberts - Glen Allen, VA 2000 Chang Su Baek - Seoul, Korea 2007 Bobby Rice, Jr. - Tallahassee, FL 1979 Otto Salusa - Honolulu, HI 1975 Eric Wilkins - Seattle, WA

Section 2 2000 Lisa White - Wilmington, NC 2002 Conner Hitchingham - Jacksonville, FL 2001 Jae Hun Choi - Seoul, Korea 2008 Marcus Wilson - Bryant, AR 1980 Joe Milazzo - Rotterdam, NY 1976 Ben Martin - Mobile, AL 2002 Kyung Duk Gu - Seoul, Korea 2009 Tyler Beal - Tallahassee, FL 1981 Ron Marigny - New Orleans, LA 1977 *Matt Young - N. San Gabriel, CA 2001 Stephanie Murad - Pitt Co., NC 2003 *Trevor Gott - Lexington, KY 2002 Suzanne Riggs - Pitt Co., NC 2004 Wes Blankenship - Clovis, CA 2003 Nestor Lopez Zamora - Mexico 2010 David Aros - Torrance, CA 1982 Brian Corn - Elgin, IL 1978 Bob Gauci - South Bay, CA 2004 Alverez - Mexico 2011 Nick Moroney - Tri-Valley, CA 1983 Doug Smallwood - Frederick, MD 1979 Scott Hovatter - N. San Gabriel, CA 2003 Allison Brown - Pitt Co., NC 2005 Ian Hagenmiller - Okeeheelee, FL 2004 Janelle Robinson - Mattoon, IL 2006 Blake Edmonson - Visalia, CA 2005 Gustavo Dominguez - Mexico 2012 Alex Shurtleff - Bryant, AR 1984 *Rod Beck - Van Nuys, CA 1980 Don Sparling - Seattle, WA 2005 Samantha Griener - Sparta, NJ 3 Section 2007 John Burke - Elk Grove, CA 2006 Aldo Zamora - Mexico 2013 Joey Acousta - El Segundo, CA 1985 Harold Dueitt - Grand Bay, AL 1981 Rob Walton - Rutherford, NJ 2014 Johnny Ornelas - Chandler, AZ 1986 *Marc Pisciotta - Marietta, GA 1982 Pat Rice - Colorado Springs, CO 2006 Sarah Christian - Pitt Co., NC 2008 Jake Wilson - W. Raleigh, NC CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 2007 Tyndall Brook - Pitt Co., NC 2009 Ben Highfill - W. Raleigh, NC 2015 Beau Garratt - Tri-Valley, CA 1987 Jason Edwards - Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks, CA 1983 - Pensacola, FL MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES – 2016 Casey Connor - Mifflin Co., PA 1988 Mark Senterfitt - Brazoswood, TX 1984 Roger Miller - Sarasota, FL 2008 Courtney Whittaker - Hamilton, NJ 2010 Cameron Stiglich - Scott Co., KY USA DIVISION 2009 Madison Herring - Kinston, NC

Section 3 2011 Blayne Deaton - SE Lexington, KY 2017 Jaron Navarez - Tri-Valley, CA 1989 George Cruz - Sarasota, FL 1985 Jimmy Walker - New Braunfels, TX 2007 Shane Jeffcoat - Tampa, FL 2018 Kaden Tynes - Five Cities, CA 1990 Lou Santangelo - Youngstown, OH 1986 Chris Casels - Pensacola, FL 2010 Lauren RIley - Santa Fe, FL 2012 Mason Moccardini - Bakersfield, CA 2008 Kevin Frye - Jupiter, FL 2011 Gillian Faberlle - Oviedo, FL 2013 Riley Creech - Visalia, CA 1991 Ryan Cummins - Marietta, GA 1987 Michael Vasquez - Brooklyn, NY 2009 Darren Miller - Forest Hills, FL Babe Ruth Baseball 1992 Derek Sawyer - Scottsdale, AZ 1988 Mike Hostetler - Marietta, GA 2012 Abigayle Rowlee - Pitt Co., NC 2014 Blake Morgan - Malton, NJ 2010 Angel Camacho - Ocala, FL 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2013 Cameron Davis - Pitt Co., NC 2015 Ryan Combs - Manatee, FL 1993 Alexis Garcia - Carolina, PR 1989 Travis Baptist - Forest Grove, OR 2011 Austin Dick - Lexington, KY 1999 Jeff Allison - Peabody, MA 1994 Brent Bridges - Pine Bluff, AR 1990 Mark Honor - Staten Island, NY 2014 Kaia LoPreste - Bloomingdale, FL 2016 Will Hemp - Glen Allen, VA 4 Section 2012 Jake Heskett - Upper Montgomery County, MD 2000 Joey Burns - Kennewick, WA 1995 Mike Wojtkowski - Peoria, AZ 1991 J.P. Roberge - San Gabriel, CA 2015 Lindsey Walter - Mt. Olive, NJ 2017 Christopher Donaldson - West Raleigh, NC 2013 Tucker Jackson - West Raleigh, NC 2001 Jaime Ayala - Modesto, CA 2016 Taylor Hankins - Shenandoah, VA 2018 Baren Banis - Pearl City, HI 1996 Josh Hojnacki - Vancouver, WA 1992 Robert Ramsay - Vancouver, WA 2014 Garrett McCraw - West Raleigh, NC 2002 Jackson Evans - Vancouver, WA 1997 Bryan Bock - Bakersfield, CA 1993 Matt Horvat - Lincoln Park, MI 2017 Olivia Black - Patterson, LA CAL RIPKEN INVITATIONAL 2015 Timothy Pate - West Raleigh, NC 2003 Corey Collins - Youngstown, OH 1998 Paul Witt - Pine Bluff, AR 1994 Ryan Hobbs - Marietta, GA 2018 Laila Dugar - Patterson, LA

Section 4 2016 Simeon Howard - Kennewick, WA 2004 Paul Snieder - Honolulu, HI 11-YEAR-OLD/70 WORLD SERIES 1999 Justin Gee - Sarasota, FL 1995 Randall Benger - Vancouver, WA Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2018 Bode Wise - Flood City, PA 2017 William Rollings - Atlantic Beach, FL 2005 Chad Guidry - Jefferson Parish, LA 2000 Mark Arceneaux - Jefferson Parish, LA 1996 Jeff Parsons - Nashville, TN 2018 Ryan Bland - Glen Allen, VA 2006 Chris Munoz - Citrus Valley, CA 14U WORLD SERIES BAMBINO WORLD SERIES 2001 Kaimi Mead - Honolulu, HI 1997 Kyle Turner - Antioch, CA 2015 Kassi Cressonie - JPRD West, LA INTERNATIONAL DIVISION 2007 Zach Cogan - Hamilton, AZ 2002 Sean McNally - El Segundo, CA 1998 B.J. Garbe - Columbia Basin, WA 1984 Mike Showalter - Staunton, VA 2007 Miquel Rodriguez - Mexico 2008 Kevin Daniele - Norwalk, CT 2016 Ashayla Williams - Broken Bow, OK 1985 Craig DeSensi - Fern Creek, KY 2003 Steve Unsworth - Taylorsville, UT 1999 Richie Burgos - San Gabriel, CA 2017 Nicole Ortega - Vineland, NJ 2008 Mario Rodriguez - Mexico 2009 Luke Parrish - Hamilton, AZ 2004 Michael LeBreton - Jefferson Parish, LA 2000 Rory Coppinger - Surrey, BC 5 Section 1986 Greg Reid - Fern Creek, KY 2009 Eduardo Gonzalez Mexico 2010 Casey Soltis - Tri-Valley, CA 2018 Aubryunn Arcement - JPRD, LA 1987 Robert Sasser - Oakland, CA 2005 Kevin Berry - Jefferson Parish, LA 2001 Josh Terrell - Mobile, AL 2010 Carlos DeLeon - Mexico 2011 Austin Slough - Glen Allen, VA 2006 Robert Ybarra - Torrance, CA 2002 Joey Doan** - Mobile, AL Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 1988 Malcolm Breaux - Oakland, CA 2011 Kosuke Nagato - Japan 2012 Jake Kobuta - Branchburg, NJ 16U WORLD SERIES 1989 Curtis Stovall - Pueblo, CO 2007 Dylan Peters - Henderson, KY 2002 Matt Sodalak** - Tri-County, TX 2012 Kosuke Ito - Japan 2013 Nolan Martinez - Westchester, CA 2008 Eunsup Jung - Torrance, CA 2003 Gary Rivoli - Hammond, IN 1999 Amy Holliday - Millville, NJ Section 5 1990 Ryan Lown - Pueblo, CO 2013 Kosuke Morimoto - Japan 2014 Colson Geisler - Tri-Counties, TX 2009 Michael Ware - Tallahassee, FL 2004 Bill Spottiswood - San Gabriel, CA 2000 Shelly Hopper - La Grange, TX 1991 *Jimmy Rollins - Oakland, CA 2014 Roque Salinas - Mexico 2015 Dylan Lawlor - Tri-Valley, CA 2001 Jenna Kubesch - La Grange, TX 1992 Donnie Gillespie - S. Lexington, KY 2010 Ryan O’Kane - North Syracuse, NY 2005 Michael Davitt - Mobile, AL 2015 Roque Salinas - Mexico 2016 Michael O’Hara - Tri-Valley, CA 2011 Casey Soltis - Tri-Valley, CA 2006 WIllie Sandez - San Gabriel, CA 2002 Jenna Kubesch - La Grange, TX 1993 Jared Vance - Connersville, IN 2016 Kairi Matsumura - Japan 2017 Kelena Sauer - Pearl City, HI 2003 AnnaMaria Jordan - Altamonte Sp., FL 1994 Jason Smith - Kennewick, WA 2012 Tanner Hart - SE Lexington, KY 2007 Todd Stevenson - Deham Springs, LA 2017 Temma Hoshiko - Japan 2018 Cole Campbell - Atlantic Shore, NJ 2013 Austin Rader - Loudoun Co., VA 2008 Mitchell Lambson - Portland, OR 2004 Emily Turba - Wisconsin Rapids, WI 1995 Josh Carpenter - Kokomo, IN 2018 Shota Motoki - Japan 6 Section Babe Ruth Baseball 2014 Scott Hahn - Broomall-Newtown, PA 2009 Brandon Williams - Puget Sound, WA 2005 Marla Stevens - Altamonte Sp., FL 1996 I’lario Baloney - Oakland, CA 2006 Sam Brooks - New Orleans, LA 1997 Matthew Kaplan - Brooklyn, NY Babe - Ruth - Baseball 13-15 WORLD SERIES 2015 Joe Fortin - Westchester, CA 2010 Cullen Wacker - Mobile, AL 13-YEAR-OLD - WORLD - SERIES 1952 Paul Symeon - Stamford, CT 2016 Jesse Esphorst - Torrance, CA 2011 Corey Bryan - Mobile, AL 2007 Brienna Collings - Altamonte Sp., FL 1998 Mike Calvert - W. Palm Beach, FL 2008 Jordan Garrett - Henderson, NC 1999 Josh Fields - Springdale, AR 1980 Kirk - Dulom - Miami, FL 1953 Andy Wasil - Stamford, CT 2017 Jaden Sheppard - Tri-Valley, CA 2012 Brett Charbonneau - Onondaga, NY

Section 6 2009 Carolina Wainwright - Pitt County, NC Note: Name of division changed to Cal Ripken Baseball, 1981 Mark Miller - Fern Creek, KY 1954 Richard Lemay - Cincinnati, OH 2018 Will Brown - Tallahassee, FL 2013 Kegan Curtis - Mobile, AL 2014 Paul Chisholm - Mobile, AL 2010 Jordan Garrett - Henderson/Vance, NC a Divsion of Babe Ruth League, Inc. in 2000. 1982 Mike Herbeck - Appleton, WI 1955 John Curkendall - Clarksburg, WV Babe Ruth Baseball 1983 Mark Debasitis - Lynn, MA 1956 *Mickey Lolich - Portland, OR 2015 Cameron Walker - Columbia Basin, WA 2011 Caroline Smith - Wilson County, NC CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD 16-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 2016 Will Freeman - Mobile, AL 2012 Morgan Medford - Wilson County, NC 1984 *Paul Byrd - Louisville, KY 1957 Andy Vickery - Pensacola, FL 1994 Alex Shilliday - Marietta, GA MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES 1985 Clarence Johns - New Orleans, LA 1958 Jerry Maye - Charlotte, NC 2017 Brandon Mores - Mid-County, TX 2013 Samantha Waddell - Wilson County, NC

1995 Kory Thaut - Moses Lake, WA 7 Section USA DIVISION 1986 Frank Rodriquez - Brooklyn, NY 1959 Ronnie Bain - Nashville, TN 2018 Will Pratt - Charleston, MO 2014 Samantha Gosnell - Madison County, NC 2000 Kyle Smith - Clovis, CA 1996 *Horacio Ramirez - W. Torrance, CA 2015 Larissa Spellman - Kinnelon, NJ 1987 Aaron Yamachika - Honolulu, HI 1960 Tom Wolfe - Huntington, WV 1997 Marc Mahan - Satsuma, AL Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2001 Taylor Hatfield - S. Lexington, KY 1988 David Hunt - Sarasota, FL 1961 Steve Caria - San Carlos, CA 2016 Ashley Keegan - Pittsfield, MA 2002 David Palacios - Visalia, CA 1998 Brian Bock - Bakersfield, CA 8U WORLD SERIES 2017 Emily MacMullen - Treasure Coast, FL 1989 Jose Nodal - Miami, FL 1962 Frank Partyka - Trenton, NJ 1999 Sergio Santos - San Gabriel, CA 2015 Emma Brock - Manassas, VA 2003 Jeremy Crivello - Hilo, HI 1990 Pierre Stevenson - Oakland, CA 1962 Jake Johnson - Bridgeton, NJ 2018 Katelyn Lubberrt - JPRD, LA

Section 7 2000 Nathan Portugues - San Gabriel, CA 2016 Courtney Bass - Mt. Washington, KY 2004 Devon McAlister - W. Raleigh, NC 1991 Jason Robitaille - LaCrescenta, CA 1963 *Guillermo Montanez - Puerto Nueva, PR Babe Ruth SOFTBALL 2005 Kewby Meyer - Oahu, HI 2001 Donnie Presley - Loudoun Co., VA 2017 Grace Fox - Manassas, VA 1992 (None due to Hurricane Andrew) 1964 * - El Segundo, CA 2002 Allen Harrington - Mid-County, TX 2018 Addison Bell - Oviedo, FL 18U WORLD SERIES 2006 Kawika Pruett - Hilo, HI 1993 J.R. Stephens - Lexington, KY 1965 James Tillette - New Orleans, LA 2017 Jaelyn Jackson - Denver, CO 2007 Nick Chafin - Lexington, KY 2003 Chad King - Syracuse, NY 1994 Anthony Salvemini - Woodland, CA 1966 Gary Gloede - Janesville, WI 2004 Ryan Cole - Syracuse, NY 2018 Marissa Adame - West Volusia, FL 2008 Hunter Gaston - Bear, DE 1995 Kevin Graves - Longwood, FL 1967 Steve McGovern - New Orleans, LA 2005 Emanuel Sifuentes - San Gabriel, CA 8 Section 2009 Andrew De la Cruz - Kingsbridge, NY 1996 Adam Metcalf - Nederland, TX 1968 Robert Hrapman - New Orleans, LA 2010 Myron Johnson - Nassau, BS 2006 Rob Howell - Newark, OH 1997 Antoine Thomasson - Oakland, CA 1969 *Scott McGregor - El Segundo, CA 2007 Patrick McGavin - Mobile, AL

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Section 1 Section ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES INDIVIDUAL RECORDS - BASEBALL ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES INDIVIDUAL RECORDS - BASEBALL

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN Most Runs Batted In—Series (19) Most Runs Batted In—Game (6) Most —Series (30) Babe Ruth Baseball Most —Series (27.1) Most Innings Pitched—Game (10) Most Home Runs—Series (4) 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Kobe Sandstrom, Bellingham, WA, 2015 Yu Inaba, Japan, 2013 Jason Robitaille, LaCresenta, CA, 1991 13-15 WORLD SERIES Willie Hannibal, Englewood, NJ, 1961 Tony Blackhurst, Portland, OR, 1994 Bob Gauci, S. Bay, CA, 1978 Most Hits—Game (5) Most Innings Pitched—Series (24) Most Runs Batted In—Series (13) Fewest —Game (0) Most Hits—Game (5) Most Strikeouts—Series (38) Patrick McGavin, Mobile, AL, 2007 Brent Wells, Seattle, WA, 1979 Ian Hagenmiller, Okeeheelel, FL, 2005 Mike Calvert, W. Palm Beach, FL, 1998 Akito Shozu, Japan, 2013 Paul Byrd, Louisville, KY, 1984 Enrique Rosendo, Puerto Nuevo, PR, 1963 John Curkendall, Clarksburg, WV, 1955 Most Innings Pitched—Series (21) Patrick Pacillo, Rutherford, NJ, 1981 Glen Versives, Jefferson City, MO, 1984 Jordon Stevens, Medford, OR, 1980 Tim Bradenburg, Elizabethtown, KY, 1974 Justin Hahn, Lakeville, MN, 2003 Jimmy Walker, New Branfels, TX, 1985 2 Section Most Hits—Series (16) Most Strikeouts—Game (18) Most Innings Pitched—Series (16) J.P. Roberge, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Ian Hagenmiller, Okeeheelel, FL, 2005 Jayce Chamberlin, Visalia, CA, 2012 Evan Fraliex, Lexington, KY, 2007 Clarence Johnson, New Orleans, LA, 1985 Doug Smallwood, Frederick, MD, 1983 Most Strikeouts—Game (18) Most Strikeouts—Game (19) Stephen Webster, Tallassee, AL, 1993 Spencer Nagy, Jacksonville, FL, 2000 Most Runs Batted In—Game (7) Most Home Runs—Game (3) Most Strikeouts—Series (50) Most Strikeouts—Game (14) Wade Boyette, Mobile, AL, 1965 Horacio Ramirez, W. Torrance, CA, 1996 Jason Ogata, Beaverton, OR, 2002 Allen Harrington, Mid-County, TX, 2002 Jim Taylor, Charlotte, NC, 1977 Section 2 Nicholas Biddison, Glen Allen, VA, 2011 Mike Calvert, W. Palm Beach, FL, 1998 Levdy Santana, Dominican Republic, 2011 Colin Keyes, Trumbull, CT, 2011 Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0) Allen Wyatt, Nashville, TN, 1998 Babe Ruth Baseball Most Home Runs—Series (5) Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0) Andres Medina, Mexico, 2014 Ronnie Baine, Nashville, TN, 1955 Most Strikeouts—Series (38) 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Most Hits—Series (15) Rick Wise, Portland, OR, 1961 Horacio Ramirez, W. Torrance, CA, 1996 Most Runs Batted In—Series (15) Nicholas Biddison, Glen Allen, VA 2011 Bob Zeichner, Brooklyn, NY, 1984 Most Strikeouts—Series (27) Chris Campbell, Jacksonville, FL, 2000 J.P. Roberge, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Brandon Silva, Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Mike Showalter, Staunton, VA, 1984 Austin Francis, Troy, NY, 2007 Most Hits—Game (5) Ken Brett,El Segundo, CA, 1964 Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0)

Jeff Nisen, El Segundo, CA, 2002 Lance Howard, Mobile, AL, 2001 3 Section Nolan Wasson, Twin Cities, WA, 2012 Mike Patragowski, Manchester, NH, 1965 Most Runs Batted In—Game (6) Gregg Reid, Fern Creek, KY, 1986 Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0) Donnie Presley, Loudoun Co., VA, 2001 Bobby Smith, Oakland, CA, 1986 Matthew Kanfer, Westchester, CA, 2012 Most Home Runs—Game (2) Duane Ernst, Brookfield, IL, 1965 Kyle Zweber, Lakeville, MN, 2002 Most Innings Pitched—Game (15) Oscar Montoya, Visalia, CA, 2006 Levdy Santana, Dominican Republic, 2011 Thomas Fischer, Visalia, CA, 1953 , Lompoc, CA, 1968 James Auringer, Syracuse, NY, 1971 Nicholas Henry, Sarasota, FL, 2012 Brad Wilkerson, Owensboro, KY, 1989 Andres Medina, Mexico, 2014 Most Hits—Series (14) Devehn Murphy, Oakland, CA, 1991 James Mazurek, Stamford, CT, 1957 Patrick Fitzsimmons, Charlotte, NJ, 1968 Kerry Callahan, Cape Cod, MA, 1986 Section 3 Jordan Barclay, Burlington Twp., NJ, 2017 Michael O’Hara, Tri-Valley, CA, 2016 Babe Ruth Baseball Ryan Kaczmarski, Harris Twp., IN, 2002 Keith Lampard, Portland, OR, 1961 William Eaton, East Anaheim, CA, 1973 Lance Howard, Mobile, AL, 2001 Most Home Runs—Game (2) 16-18 WORLD SERIES Most Runs Batted In—Series (11) Zach Todd, West Palm Beach, FL, 2002 Babe Ruth Baseball James Fischer, Brookfield, IL, 1965 Tim Bradenburg, Elizabethtown, KY, 1974 Most Innings Pitched—Series (28.1) Colson Geisler, Tri County, TX, 2014 Brandon Silva, Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Jayce Chamberlin, Visalia, CA, 2012 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Donald Mills, Klamath Falls, OR, 1968 John Imwalle, New Orleans, LA, 1979 Most Hits—Game (5) Pat Rice, Colorado Springs, CO, 1982 Greg Oniate, Honolulu, HI, 1976 Kurt Zemke, New Orleans, LA, 1981 Most Innings Pitched—Series (18) Note: Name of division changed to Cal Most Hits—Game (5) Most Home Runs—Series (3) Chris Cassels, Pensacola, FL, 1986 Most Strikeouts—Game (18) 4 Section Joey Burns, Kennewick, WA, 2000 Rod Beck, Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks, CA, 1984 Bryan Hawkins, Fern Creek, KY, 1983 J.P. Roberge, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Mason Moccardini, Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Ripken Baseball, a Divsion of Babe Connor Kuiper, Harris Twp., IN, 2009 Anthony Wright, Columbus, IN, 1986 Colson Geisler, Tri County, TX 2014 Jimmy Benson, Longview, WA, 1987 Kevin Labbe, Leominster, MA, 1984 Eric White, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Most Strikeouts—Game (12) Ruth League, Inc. in 2000. Tyler Beal, Tallahassee, FL, 2009 Randall Benger, Vancouver, WA, 1995 Dylan Lawlor, Tri-Valley, CA, 2015 Lou Santangelo, Youngstown, OH, 1990 Justin Miller, Tallahassee, FL, 1998 Randy Boone, Tri-County, TX, 2003 Wes Blankenship, Clovis, CA, 2004 Most Hits—Series (15) Brian Parker, Youngstown, OH, 1990 Jeff Duda, Langley, BC, 2001 Most Strikeouts—Series (43) Section 4 Most Runs Batted In—Game (7) Most Hits—Series (17) Most Strikeouts—Series (22) CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD Joseph Morel, College Point, NY, 2008 Brent Bridges, Pine Bluff, AR, 1994 Travis Wood, Bryant, AR, 2002 Eric Wilkins, Seattle, WA, 1975 Mark Shorey, Peabody, MA, 1999 J.P. Roberge, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Darion Nunn, Bakersfield, CA 2002 MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES Tyler Beal, Tallahassee, FL, 2009 Dan Nicol, Prince George, MD, 1999 Evan Yamamoto, Oahu, HI, 2005 Reed Poole, Metairie, LA, 1999 Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0) Trevor Gott, Lexington, KY, 2003 Chris Campbell, Jacksonville, FL, 2000 Most Home Runs—Game (2) Most Hits—Game (4) Most Home Runs—Game (2) Anthony Palmieri, Peabody, MA, 1999 Art DeFilippis, Stamford, CT, 1969 Wes Blankenship, Clovis, CA, 2004 Ira Remalia, Charles County, MD, 2013 Kirk Duilom, Miami, FL, 1980 , Langley, BC, 2001 Jim Taylor, Charlotte, NC David Paiz, San Gabriel, CA, 1970 5 Section Stephen Carroll, Metairie, LA, 1999 Babe Ruth Baseball Todd Gauntlett, N. San Gabriel, CA, 1977 Ray Pulling, Pine Bluff, AR, 1982 Mike Oliver, Hamilton, NJ, 2001 Joseph Hunter, Nashville, TN, 1970 Most Hits—Series (12) Dan DeSouza, Brooklyn, NY, 1999 16-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Brent Wells, Seattle, WA, 1978 Mark Debasitis, Lynn, MA, 1983 Dan Cohen, Cambridge, MA, 2001 Fritz Lund, Sacramento, CA, 1975 BAMBINO & CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD Garrett McIllhenney, Hartford Co., MD, 2014 Steve Marquardt, Kennewick, WA, 2000 Most Hits—Game (5) Louis Volpe, Suffolk County, NY, 1979 Paul Byrd, Louisville, KY, 1984 Terry West, Cambridge, MA, 2001 Tony Provenzo, Kirkland, WA, 1975 MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES Ryusei Okamoto, Japan, 2014 Most Runs Batted In—Series (16) Logan Kirkland, Mobile, AL, 2007 Bill Dalonzi, Stamford, CT, 1981 Section 5 Levi Lolich, Beaverton, OR, 1987 Brodie House, Mattoon, IL, 2001 Jeff Connell, Sugar Creek, MO, 1975 Most Hits—Game (5) Most Home Runs—Game (2) Phil West, Etowah Co., AL, 2003 Keith Duncan, Asheville, NC, 1981 Rob Hauswald, Lexington, KY, 1989 Bryan Brown, Tallahassee, FL, 2001 Most Hits—Series (14) Mike Moore, Sugar Creek, MO, 1972 Brian Parker, Huntington, WV, 1984 Tyler Anderson, Sikeston, MO, 2007 Tony Brunetti, Youngstown, OH, 2003 A.J. Yoder, Mifflin County, PA, 2002 Terry Bond, Stamford, CT, 1981 Most Home Runs—Series (3) Tim Alberts, Syracuse, NY, 2003 Matt Young, N. San Gabriel, CA, 1977 DeShawn Serrano, Brooklyn, NY, 1987 Gilberto Carrera, Mexico City, MX, 2007 Kyle Regnault, Cranston, RI, 2004 Joe Sims, Pensacola, FL, 1983 Kirk Dulom, Miami, FL, 1980 Most Innings Pitched—Series (21.0) Most Home Runs—Game (2) Bob Schroeck, Cincinnati, OH, 1977 Sean McDonald, Longview, WA, 1992 Yu Inaba, Japan, 2013 Taylor Adlam, El Segundo, CA, 2004 Dan Giblin, Syracuse, NY, 1988 Mark Debasitis, Lynn, MA, 1983 Corey Collins, Youngstown, OH, 2003 Brian Bock, Bakersfield, CA, 1998 Dave Hillier, N.San Gabriel, CA, 1979 6 Section Holden Powell, Visalia, CA, 2012 Spencer Sanza, Harford County, MD, 2013 Kirk Cunningham, Jeff. Parish, LA, 2004 Billy Dufford, Cincinnati, OH, 1990 Paul Byrd, Louisville, KY, 1984 Chad Guidry, Jefferson Parish, LA, 2003 Shaine Jensen, Bakersfield, CA, 1998 Roger Miller, Sarasota, FL, 1984 Zack Semler, Bronx, NY, 2012 Chase Cosby, Prince George, MD, 2014 Rick Snelson, Centralia, WA, 2004 Mike Match, Niles, MI, 1990 Most Strikeouts—Game (14) Trent Mathis, Bay City, TX, 2001 Taiyo Hayashi, Japan, 2014 Most Runs Batted In—Game (7) Will Calnan, Norwalk, CT, 2005 Marc Striker, Charlotte, NC, 1990 Most Hits—Series (16) Tyler Rogers, Tri-Valley, CA, 2002 B.J. O’Brien, Lakeville, MN, 2002

Section 6 Josttin Diaz Familia, Domican Republic, 2015 Alex Shurtleff, Bryant, AR, 2012 Joe Wakie, Staten Island, NY, 1990 Hunter Gaston, Bear, DE, 2008 Most Home Runs—Series (4) Jaeyoung Jang, Korea, 2015 Most Strikeouts—Series (23) Kelly Madden, Concord, NH, 2003 Russ Johnson, Denham Springs, LA, 1991 Most Runs Batted In—Series (14) Brian Parker, Youngstown, OH, 1990 Most Home Runs—Game (3) Maka Malama, Manoa, HI, 2015 Tyler Rogers, Tri-Valley, CA, 2002 Ricky Torres, Del Rio, TX, 2005 J.P. Roberge, San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Todd Haverly, Fern Creek, KY, 1981 Jordan Lennerton, Langley, BC, 2001 Donnie Gillespie, S. Lexington, KY, 1992 Fausto Betemit, Domican Republic, 2016 Corey Collins, Youngstown, OH, 2003 Most Home Runs—Series (4) Dan Witerberg, San Luis, CA, 1995 Jared Vance, Connersville, IN, 1993 Most Innings Pitched—Game (9) Most Runs Batted In—Series (14) Armando Cruz, Domican Republic, 2016 Jordan Woods, Twin Cities, WA, 2012 James Smith, N. Kitsap, WA, 2006 Matt Mamula, Hammond, IN, 1998 7 Section Jonathan Fonseca, Bronx, NY, 2012 Kevin Winn, Bel Air, MD, 2016 David Dawson, Culver City, CA, 1981 Jeff Nisen, El Segundo, CA 2002 Allen Wyatt, Nashville, TN, 1998 Jeff Rodden, Plymouth, MA, 2015 Steve Bivens, Idaho Falls, ID, 1981 Fewest Hits Allowed—Game (0) Most Runs Batted In—Game (6) Jameson Hussey, Honolulu, HI, 2016 Most Runs Batted In—Game (7) Jesse Floyd, Nederland, TX, 1999 Brian Elliot, Pittsburg, KS, 1981 Zach Furl, Nash County, NC, 2004 Omar Tavaras, Rockland County, NY, 1994 Most Home Runs—Series (8) Peter Vazguez, Puerto Rico, 2016 Rod Beck, Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks, CA, 1984 Donnie Presley, Loudoun Co., VA, 2001 Matt Swayden, San Gabriel, CA, 1999

Section 7 Kobe Sandstrom, Bellingham, WA, 2015 Minsung Cho, Korea, 2016 Most Innings Pitched—Series (26) Don Hardin, Salem, OR, 1986 Trent Mathis, Bay City, TX, 2001 Tim Dorn, San Gabriel, CA, 2001 Alex DeSantis, Levittown, PA, 2002 Randy Boone, Tri-County, TX, 2003 Most Runs Batted In—Game (8) Most Home Runs—Series (5) Most Innings Pitched—Game (12) Most Runs Batted In—Series (10) Omar Martinez, Eagle Pass, TX, 2003 Jared Vance, Connersville, IN, 1993 Omar Cervantes, Mexico, 2013 Most Strikeouts–Game (16) Mickey Lolich, Portland, OR, 1955 Brian Dikdan, Iron Area, NJ, 1995 Corey Davis, Portland, OR, 2008 Mitchell Silvas, Visalia, CA, 2012 Tanner Murphy, Sikeston, MO, 2008 Tim Alberts, Syracuse, NY, 2003 Section 8 Section

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Section 1 Section ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES TEAM RECORDS - BASEBALL ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES INDIVIDUAL RECORDS - SOFTBALL

Section 1 CAL RIPKEN CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD Babe Ruth Baseball Babe Ruth Baseball Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Most Strikeouts—Game (16) Most Hits—Series (19) No Hitter—Game 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 16-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES 12U WORLD SERIES Sydney Cicchetti, W. Kootenay, BC, 2004 Carley Morfey, Lodi, CA, 2015 Marissa Essner, Benton, MO, 1999 Most Championships—(2) Most Championships—(3) Most Championships—(2) Most Championships—(4) No Hitter—Game (0) Lauren Riley, Santa Fe, FL, 2010 Most Home Runs—Game (2) Molly Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 1999 Lexington, KY, 2003, 2011 Japan, 2011, 2012, 2013 Hamilton, AZ, 2007, 2009 San Gabriel, CA, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005 Taylor McCourt, Sparta, NJ, 2005 Sarah Sonnier, Franklin, LA, 2011 Bridgett Riley, Benton, MO, 1999 Rachael Mudry, Millville, NJ, 1999 Niki Asamura, W. Oahu, HI, 2001 West Raleigh, NC 2008, 2009 Sarah Chamberlain, Mullica Twp., NJ, 2005 Most Strikeouts—Series (55) Amber Hernandez, Eagle Pass, TX, 2007 2 Section Most Games Won—Series (7) Most Games Won—Series (7) Most Games Won—Series (6) Molly Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 2001 Glen Allen, VA, 2001, 2016 Mexico CIty, MX, 2007 Tri-Valley, CA, 2016 Iron Area, NJ, 1995 Lindsay Barr, Sparta, NJ, 2005 Lily Ritzel, Oviedo, FL, 2010 Most Home Runs—Series (2) Sarah Sonnier, Franklin, LA, 2011 Jenna Kubesch, La Grange, TX, 2002 Most Games Won—Series (6) Most Consecutive Games Won— (7) Most Consecutive Games Won (7) Satsuma, AL, 1997 Most Hits—Game (5) Bridgett Riley, Benton, MO, 1999 Melanie Helterbran, Wash. Twp., NJ, 2002 Fort Caroline, FL, 2004 Mexico CIty, MX, 2007 Tri-Valley, CA, 2016 San Gabriel, CA, 2001 Rachel Davidson, Louisville, KY, 1999 No Hitter—Game (0) Amber Hernandez, Eagle Pass, TX, 2007 Dana Essner, Benton, MO, 2002 Section 2 Lexington, KY, 2011 Syracuse, NY, 2004 Kasey Fowler, Louisville, KY, 1999 Taylor McCourt, Sparta, NJ, 2005 English Hyde, Hoquiam, WA, 2015 Tori Shepard, Lodi, CA, 2006 Most Home Runs—Series (14) Longest Game—Innings (12) Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Del Rio, TX, 2005 Most Hits—Series (17) Sarah Chamberlain, Mullica Township, NJ, 2005 Most Runs Batted In—Game (5) Ashley Massoni, Levittown, NY, 2011 Glen Allen, VA, 2016 Bear, DE, 2008 Nash County, NC-Tri-Valley, CA, 2005 Jefferson Parish, LA, 2005 Lindsay Bar, Sparta, NJ, 2005 Whitney Atkins, Graceland, IN, 2010 Marla Stevens, Altamonte Sprgs., FL, 2005 Most Consecutive Wins (7) Bronx, NY, 2012 Longest Game—Time (3:28) Stamford, CT, 2005 Most Consecutive Games Won— (6) Mexico, 2015 Most Home Runs—Game (1) Carley Morfey, Lodi, CA, 2015 Manassas, VA, 2005

Taylorsville, UT-Peabody, MA, 1999 3 Section Lexington, KY, 2011 Most Consecutive Games Won— Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Longest Game—Innings (9) Keshia Robinson, Manassas, VA, 1999 Most Runs Batted In—Series (16) Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Shortest Game—Time (1:18) Series (6) Katie Viator, Abbeville, LA, 1999 16U WORLD SERIES Carley Morfey, Lodi, CA, 2015 Glen Allen, VA, 2016 Denver, CO-Bear, DE, 2014 Clifton Park, NY-Rexburg, ID, 1999 Satsuma, AL, 1997 Lisa White, Wilmington, NC, 2000 Most Hits—Game (4) Longest Game—Time (3:01) N. Kitsap, WA-Portland, ME, 2001 San Gabriel, CA, 2001 Most Innings Pitched—Game (16) Longest Game—Innings (10) Shelby Cargile, Concord, CA, 2004 Rose Florence, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 1999 Section 3 Mexico-Japan, 2014 Rachel Mudry, Millville, NJ, 2000 Hickory, MD-Bryant, AR, 2011 Most Home Runs—Series (6) Longest Game—Innings (11) Casey Cresbaugh, Sparta, NJ, 2005 Rachel Schmidt, Millville, NJ, 2000 Braenne McCrea, Othello, WA, 2000 Shortest Game—Time (1:09) Kennewick, WA, 2000 Jamestown, NY-Stambord, CT, 1995 Madison Williams, Fern Creek, KY, 2011 Bethany Brogna, Lynn, MA, 2000 Shortest Game—Time (1:12) Most Innings Pitched—Series (64.1) West Raleigh, NC- Valley, IL, 2015 Michelle Knecht, Jefferson Parish, LA, 2001 Vincennes, IN-Baxter, MN, 2004 Longest Game—Time (3:18) Most Home Runs—Series (3) Brandy Meeks, Pitt Co., NC, 2000 Jill Kloesel, La Grange, TX, 2001 Winchester, VA-Mineral Area, MO, 2011 Babe Ruth Baseball Mineral Area, MO-Hammond, IN, 2000 Keshia Robinson, Manassas, VA, 1999 Justine Sandersfeld, Limon, CO, 2005 Most Strikeouts—Game (17) 4 Section Most Home Runs—Series (9) Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Shortest Game—Time (1:20) Most Runs Batted In—Game (5) Dominique Smith, Altamonte Sprgs., FL, 2007 Jenna Kubesch, La Grange, TX, 2002 Glen Allen, VA, 2011 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Louisville, KY- Co., PA Amanda Ferlisi, Hamilton, NJ, 2010 Most Championships—(5) Brienna Collings, Altamonte Sprgs., FL, 2007 Tori Shepard, Lodi, CA, 2007 Bakersfield, CA, 2012 Most Championships—(4) New Orleans, LA, 1965, ‘66, ‘67, ‘68, 81, Most Home Runs—Series (7) Most Runs Batted In—Series (13) Kirstie Becnel, New Orleans, LA, 2007 Ashley Massoni, Levittown, NY, 2011 Section 4 Tri-Valley, CA, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2015 Most Games Won—Series (7) San Gabriel, CA, 2001 Amanda Ferlisi, Hamilton, NJ, 2010 Alannah Basile, Levittown, NY, 2011 Most Strikeouts—Series (114) BAMBINO & CAL RIPKEN 12-YEAR-OLD Most Games Won—Series (7) New Orleans, LA, 1968 Bay City, TX, 2001 Most Innings Pitched—Series (43) Samar Sanchez, Levittown, NY, 2011 Jordan Garrett, Henderson, NC, 2012 MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES Levittown, PA, 2002 Ewing Township, NJ, 1970 N. Kitsap, WA, 2006 Lindsey Walter, Mt. Olive, NJ, 2015 Carley Morfey, Lodi, CA, 2015 Most Championships—(7) Most Consecutive Games Won— New Orleans, LA, 1981 Oakland, CA, 1984, ‘86, ‘87, ‘88, ‘89, ‘90, ‘91 Series (7) Elgin, IL, 1982 Babe Ruth Baseball 5 Section Jefferson Parish, LA, 2004 Most Games Won—Series (7) Levittown, PA, 2002 16-18 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES Oakland, CA, 1991 Longest Game—Innings (14) Most Consecutive Games Won— Most Championships—(10) ALL-TIME WORLD SERIES TEAM RECORDS - SOFTBALL Kennewick, WA, 1994 Taylorsville, UT - Longview, WA, 1993 Series (7) San Gabriel, CA, 1970, ‘73, ‘76, ‘77, ‘79, ‘93, Section 5 New Orleans, LA, 1968 W. Palm Beach, FL, 1998 ‘99, 2004, ‘06, ‘07 Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Longest Game—Time (3:01) Longest Game—Innings (16) Longest Game—Time (4:38) Ewing Township, NJ, 1970 12U WORLD SERIES Houma, LA-Hoquirm, WA, 2000 Millville, NJ-Othello, WA, 2000 Most Consecutive Games Won— Taylorsville, UT - Longview, WA, 1993 New Orleans, LA, 1981 Most Games Won—Series (8) Series (7) San Gabriel, CA, 1999 Belle Chasse, LA-Stamford, CT, 2005 LaGrange, TX-West Oahu, HI, 2001 Shortest Game—Time (1:20) Elgin, IL, 1982 Most Championships—(8) Oakland, CA, 1991 Pitt Co., NC, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Shortest Game—Time (:54) Longest Game—Time (3:15)

Stratford, CT-La Crescenta, CA, 2003 Jefferson Parish, LA, 2004 Most Consecutive Games Won— 6 Section Kennewick, WA, 1994 Series (7) 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013 Wash. Twp., NJ-Pitt County, NC, 2002 Lodi, CA-New Orleans, LA, 2007 Most Home Runs—Series (6) Longest Game—Innings (15) W. Palm Beach, FL, 1998 San Gabriel, CA, 1999 Louisville, KY, 1984 Terre Haute, IN-Nashville, TN, 1967 Most Games Won—Series (9) Most Home Runs—Series (3) Shortest Game—Time (1:04) Longest Game—Innings (12) Longest Game—Innings (16) Mt. Olive, NJ, 2015 Manassas, VA, 1999 LaGrange, TX-Londonderry, NH, 2003 Canada-Australia, 2003 Longest Game—Time (3:54) Section 6 Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks, CA - Leominster, MA Glendale, AZ-Marietta, GA, 1992 Most Consecutive Games Won—(7) Most Home Runs—Series (2) Longest Game—Time (3:25) Manassas, VA, 1999 Benton, MO, 1999 Shortest Game—Time (1:16) Longest Game—Time (4:47) Babe Ruth SOFTBALL Canada-Australia, 2003 Pitt Co., NC, 2000, 2002 Toms River, NJ, 1999 Douglas, AZ-Janesville, WI, 1966 Glendale, AZ-Marietta, GA, 1992 16U WORLD SERIES Shortest Game—Time (1:03) La Grange, TX, 2002 Eagle Pass, TX, 2007 Shortest Game—Time (1:21) Most Championships—(3) Most Home Runs—Series (12) Mattoon, IL, 2004 Del Rio, TX, 2007 7 Section Colbert, AL-Connersville, IN, 1993 Yuma, AZ-San Gabriel, CA, 1970 Englewood, NJ, 1961 Santa Fe, FL, 2010 LaGrange, TX, 2000, 2001, 2002 Most Home Runs—Series (23) Hammond, IN-Portlant, OR, 2008 Youngstown, OH, 1990 Oviedo, FL, 2011 Wilson County, NC, 2011, 2012, 2013 Bronx, NY, Most Home Runs—Series (9) Longest Game—Innings (10) Most Games Won—Series (8) Staten Island, NY, 1990 Millville, NJ, 2000 Section 7 Wilmington, NC-Concord, CA, 2000 San Gabriel, CA, 1991 Belle Chasse, LA-Stamford, CT, 2005 LaGrange, TX, 2003 Stamford, CT-Henderson, NC, 2005 Kinnelson, NJ, 2015 Most Consecutive Games Won—(7) Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 2004 Section 8 Section Manassas, VA, 2005

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Section 1 Section 2018 8-Year-Old Cal Ripken Baseball Invitational World Series Champions - West Raleigh, North Carolina 2018 10-Year-Old Cal Ripken Baseball World Series Champions - Pearl City (Oahu), Section 1 Section 2 Section Section 2 Section 3 Section Section 3 Section 4 Section

Row 1 (L-R): Aidan McNerney, John Portland, Peter Chamblin, William Kinahan and Aiden Rower. Row 2 (L-R): Tyler Cheek, Elijah Martin, Tyler Sharp, and Nicholas Donaldson. Row 1 (L-R): Leland Ramos, Tyler Millan, Reysen Benigno, Baren Banis, Jamie Castro, and Alexander Tabangcura. Row 2 (L-R): Sky Hirota, Ethan Bagasol, Jayden Rivera,

Section 4 Row 3 (L-R): Noah Hankins, Levi Kerr and Jackson McNally. Back Row (L-R): Manager Damian Rower, Coaches Jim McNerney, George Donaldson and James Kerr. Slade Sarono, Aysem Orpilla, and Trenton Caliboso. Row 3 (L-R): Coach Landon Ramos, Manager Francis Caliboso, and Coach Rendell Banis.

2018 9-Year-Old Cal Ripken Baseball Invitational World Series Champions - Phenix City, Alabama 2018 11-Year-Old/70 Cal Ripken Baseball Invitational World Series Champions - SE Lexington, Section 5 Section Section 5 Section 6 Section Section 6 Section 7 Section Section 7

Row 1 (L-R): Tyler Claridy, Gavin Clement, Cohl Flourney and Jaxon Smith. Row 2 (L-R): Gray Garner, Asher Long, Cooper Favors, Hudson Campbell, and Trey Claridy. Row 3 Row 1 (L-R): Reece Harbison, Colson Fogg, Cole Mischel, Brody Beall, and Sebastian Arden. Row 2 (L-R): Caleb Mitchell, Justus Jon Wertzler, Chase Moore and Nicholas Vorrasi. 8 Section (L-R): Colton Head, Sam Laney, Boston Brown and Carson Carswell. Coaching Staff: Manager Tommy Claridy and Coaches Matt Garner, Ron Nelson and James Brown. Row 3 (L-R): Roosevelt Harris, Owen Jenkins, and Martin Vander Plaats. Back Row (L-R): Manager Kevin Beall, Coaches Chad Mitchell, Ryan Harbison and Scott Jenkins.

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Section 1 Section 2018 Cal Ripken Baseball Major/60 World Series Champions - Kingsburg, California 2018 Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series Champions - US Champion: Glen Allen, Section 1 Section 2 Section Section 2 Section 3 Section Section 3 Section 4 Section

Front Row (L-R): Tyler Hughes, Gunner Geringer, Denis Gagnon, Holden Hirschkorn, Alek VanBebber, Wyatt Boyd, and Bodhi Verners. Back Row (L-R): Coach T.J. Boyd, Tyler Team members include: Benjamin Rossi, James Hall, Justin Helberg, Cole Chizuk, Ryan Bland, Cameron Slough, Parker Maughan, William Hemp, Eli Ranson,

Section 4 Jensen, Coach Oscar Hirschkorn, Ayden Rocha, Zack Tackett, Bat Boy Brody Wells, Nick Palm, Jack Roberts, Garrett Perkins, Houston Hirschkorn, and Manager Blair Jensen. Lee Sowers, Luke Franko, Charles Martin, and Taegan Logan. Coaching Personnel: Rebecca Slough, Manager and Coaches Melvin Slough and Heff Hemp.

2018 Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series Champions - World Champion: Japan 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 13-Year-Old World Series Champions - Five Cities, California Section 5 Section Section 5 Section 6 Section Section 6 Section 7 Section Section 7

Team members include: Taira Matsuo, Sota Sugimura, Futa Shimizu, Hartuto Nakatsuka, Ryoga Saka, Juntaro Sasaki, Shota Motoki, Kanade Ikeguchi, Rintaro Kosugi, Yugo Maeda, Front Row (l-r): Brody Bottoni, Cole Gilson, Andrew Zickuhur, Ty Scrudato, Kaden Tynes, Domenick Roppolo, and Adam Lerma. Back Row (l-r): Mike Afzali, Travis Royal, 8 Section Ryunosuke Tsuji, Katsuki Akahani, Jinichiro Tokui, Fuma Tsukahara, Kosei Tamura. Coaching Personnel: Toshiro Sekiya, Daisuke Motoki, Ryoken Nakanishi and Tomomi Suzuki. Jusiah Cabreros, Aiden Ostrov, Carter Ammons, Mikey Afzali, Marc Byrum, Rick Cabreros, and Charles Ammons.

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Section 1 Section 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old World Series Champions - Atlantic Shore, New Jersey 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 16-18 Year-Old World Series Champions - Charleston, Section 1 Section 2 Section Section 2 Section 3 Section Section 3 Section 4 Section

Team Members include: Noah Meyers, Tommy Finnegan, Ben Hoag, Jack Hoag, Trevor Cohen, Luke McCarthy, Michael Ordille, John Wood, Matt Nunan, Rocco Buodonno, Front Row (L-R): Manager Michael Minner, Ajay Sager, Drew Korando, Kade Sullivan, Dallan Stotts, Ronin Rice, Dakota Talley, Kasten Campbell, and Coaches Ian

Section 4 Ryan Spina, Mark Elliott, Nick Bozzi and Cole Campbell. Coaching Personnel: Manager Dave Geiger, Coaches Pat McCarthy, Dennis Forman and Lee Geiger Householder and Will Bucher Back Row (L-R): Drew Reischman, Will Pratt, Stephen Willis, Lane Baremore, Breven Yarbro, Turner Fritts, and Cole Nichols

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Front Row (L-R): Hayden Kelley, Logan Melvin, Lawrence Steed, Landon Shackelford, Nic Taylor, Ethan Miller, Jack Sturgis, and Will Brown. Back Row (L-R): Manager Brian Kelley, Roan Tarbert, Argene Lynn, AJ Thorp, Cooper Smith, Coach Ken Smith, and Coach James Keister 8 Section

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Section 1 Section 2018 Babe Ruth Softball 8U World Series Champions - Manassas, Virginia 2018 Babe Ruth Softball 12U World Series Champions - Patterson, Louisiana Section 1 Section 2 Section Section 2 Section 3 Section Section 3 Section 4 Section

Row 1 (L-R): Kiara Cruz, Trinity Poe, Emmi Harris, Gracyn Kopaniasz, and Charlotte Ellis. Row 2 (L-R): Lily Grace Roth, Reagan Hwang, Lydia Hirschy, and Caitlyn Abel. Row 1 (L-R): Bryleigh DeHart, Laila Dugar, Kamille Lightfoot, and Rylie Chaisson. Row 2 (L-R): Emily Lipari, Kyla Samuels, and Layla Richoux. Row 3 (L-R): Amaya Williams,

Section 4 Row 3 (L-R): Madison Mozingo, Aaliyah Alexander, and Daisha Poe. Back Row (L-R): Manager John Roth, Coaches Brock Hirschy, Squire Poe, and Scott Mozingo. Ella Hover, Hannah Domingue, Madi St. Blanc, and Charlotte Callais. Coaching Staff: Manager Harris DeHart, Coaches Jeff Lipari, Jonathan Lightfoot, and Ronald Dugar.

2018 Babe Ruth Softball 10U World Series Champions - Jeffersontown, Kentucky 2018 Babe Ruth Softball 14U World Series Champions - JPRD West, Louisiana Section 5 Section Section 5 Section 6 Section Section 6 Section 7 Section Section 7

Row 1 (L-R:) Bailee Bucich, Payton Mathis and Alexis Koerick. Row 2 (L-R): Baylie Howard, Mia Fisher, Bella Hernandez, and Kendall Lee. Row 3 (L-R): Cheyann Hannah, Row 1 (L-R): Kylie Matherne, Ryleight Dugas, Jodi Brown, Alexis Davis, and Yuliany Florencio. Row 2 (L-R): Colette Lance, Madison Bailey, Victoria Templet and Olivia Austin. 8 Section Jasmine Cardona, Riley Johnson, Addison Pertler, and Olivia Boon. Coaching Staff: Manager Jim Fisher, Coaches Matthew Johnson, Shaun Boon, and Alberto Hernandez Ramon. Row 3 (L-R): Aubrynn Arecement, Karli Aguilar-Burst, and Alyssa Hartman. Not pictured: Regan Olivier. Coaching Staff: Manager Marlene Barrios, Coaches Joe Barrios and William Austin. Section 8 45 46

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2018 Babe Ruth Softball 16U World Series Champions - JPRD West, Louisiana Section 1 Section 2 Section 3

Row 1 (L-R): Kelsey Leviere, Hailey Lovell, Elizabeth Huber, and Victoria Wilches. Row 2 (L-R): Katelyn Lubbert, Paige Chaisson, Destiny Shipley, Jenna Cressonie, and

Section 4 Jewel Freeman. Row 3 (L-R): Taylor King, Aline Firmin, Lukelyn Jackson, and Haley Scully. Coaching Staff: Manager David Durand, Coaches Tommy Cutchall, Loren Datri, and Angelle Freeman.

2018 Babe Ruth Softball 18U World Series Champions - West Volusia, Florida Section 5 Section 6 Section 7

Row 1 (L-R): Olivia Hansen, Tiara Lebron-Hall, Diamond Reyes, and Alexandria Ward. Row 2 (L-R): Kendall Walsh, Gillian Walsh, Alanna Schou, Makayla Franco, and Marissa Adame. Row 3 (L-R): Brittany Yount, Michelle Decker, and Danielle Yount. Coaching Staff: Manager James Walsh, Coaches Adrian Hall and Nick Thome.

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Section 1 Section 2019 CAL RIPKEN 8-YEAR-OLD Machine-Pitch Invitational, 9-Year-Old Invitational 2019 CAL RIPKEN 8-YEAR-OLD Player-Pitch Invitational WORLD SERIES - Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 11-Year-Old Invitational WORLD SERIES - Treasure Coast, Florida Section 1 Treasure Coast, Florida is proud to be the host of the 2019 Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Machine-Pitch Invitational,

9-Year-Old Invitational and 2 Section 11-Year-Old Invitational World Series. The pineapple is a recurring motif around Jensen Beach. The town’s affinity for the spiny Section 2 fruit can be traced back to 1879, when the first pineapple slips were planted by Capt. Thomas E. Richards at his Eden homestead. John Laurence Jensen immigrated from Section 3 Section Denmark in 1881 and set up his pineapple plantation which eventually became the towns of Jensen and Stuart. A mere 14 years

Section 3 later, Jensen was shipping over 1 million boxes of pineapples each year during June and July earning the town, “Pineapple Capitol of the World.”

Hard freezes, fires and financial problems 4 Section contributed to the industry’s final collapse in 1920, but the legacy of this tropical fruit lives Cherry Hill National Athletic League stocked lunch and snack station as well as plenty latest and greatest movies with many show times on in the signage, store fronts and residences Best Places to Shop: of room to sit and cheer for the kids! to choose from.

Section 4 is proud to be the host of the 2019 of Jensen Beach/Stuart. This unique history is Jensen Beach/Stuart also boasts as the Cal Ripken 8-Year-Old Player-Pitch Cherry Hill, New Jersey is situated near the Take a short, 8-mile drive into Philly to experience celebrated annually during the Jensen Beach/ region’s leading retail shopping destination. Invitational World Series. Stuart Pineapple Festival. Delaware River and just minutes from Center City, all that the City of Brotherly Love has to offer! Our shops, gift shops, and boutiques each Cherry Hill National Athletic League, located in Philadelphia. While here, don’t forget to pay a Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Parks & Beaches: have their own personality and routinely Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has been serving our visit to the Garden State Discovery Museum—a 5 Section carry “just the thing” you are looking for. From National Constitution Center...or maybe up the • Hutchinson Island Beaches community and youngsters for over 65 years. celebration of imagination for children ages infant the Treasure Coast Mall, to downtown Jensen steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum and snap a • Indian Riverside Park to 10 years old. Beach/Stuart art galleries and boutiques, to Our playing field is one of the premier sites for selfie next to the Rocky statue! • Savannas Preserves State Park Section 5 the surf shops on Hutchinson Island, you’ll be youth baseball and softball in the entire state, and If you’d like to do some shopping, the Cherry Hill • Haney Creek Trail Want to stay with the baseball theme? Take a amazed at the variety of treasures that can our community support is second to none. Mall features over 150 stores and restaurants to • Langford Park short trip over to beautiful Citizens Bank Park to only be found when you shop here in Jensen suite any taste. Want to take in a movie? The AMC • Turtle Walks Cherry Hill National Athletic League’s complex watch the Phillies take on the White Sox (August 2 Beach/Stuart. Theater in Cherry Hill has 24 screens, showing the • Indian River Drive includes a state-of-the-art playing surface, fully through August 4). • Pineapple Park Attractions: 6 Section • Jensen Beach Causeway Park • Historic Downtown Jensen Beach/Stuart Best Places to Eat: • Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Section 6 • Maritime & Classic Boat Museum Jensen Beach/Stuart continues to earn rave World Series Dates: August 2 - 9, 2019 • Gilberts Bar House of Refuge reviews as the premier dining destination on • Court House Cultural Center Stadium: Mead Park at Lafferty Field the Treasure Coast. In fact, numerous Jensen • Treasure Coast Mall 601 Cooper Landing Road Beach/Stuart eateries appear in dozens of • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 7 Section restaurant guides and reviews as “best places • The Elliott Museum to dine”. From the unique decors of our five- • Environmental Studies Center star restaurants to the relaxed atmosphere • US Sailing Center Treasure Coast, Florida on a waterfront patio or outdoor café, Jensen Section 7 • Energy Encounter Beach/Stuart restaurants offer a one-of-a- Invitational World Series Dates • Deep Sea Fishing kind memorable dining experience. Ranging August 3 - 10, 2019 • Dive Sites from All-American style plates, authentic Stadium • Boat & Kayak Rentals Cajun dishes, fresh seafood, pizza, and Pineapple Park, 3129 NW Hillman Drive, • Bike Rentals 8 Section contemporary cuisine, there is something to Jensen Beach, Florida • Scenic Cruises satisfy every taste and budget. • Flea Markets Section 8 51 52

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Section 1 Section 2019 CAL RIPKEN 10-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES - Phenix City, Alabama 2019 CAL RIPKEN MAJOR/60 WORLD SERIES - Visalia, California Visalia Youth Baseball, Visalia Convention Section 1 & Visitors Bureau and the City of Visalia are extremely proud and excited to host the 2019 Cal Ripken Major/60 World Series. The best 12-Year- Olds from around the country, including Section 2 Section who is celebrating their 60th year chartering with the Babe Ruth League, will come together to play ball at Visalia’s Riverway Sports Park. The sports park features four lighted baseball fields, Section 2 restroom facilities, ample parking, playgrounds, soccer fields, and a brand new softball complex and has been home to Visalia Youth Baseball since 2011. Section 3 Section Visalia Youth Baseball has hosted a number of district, state and regional tournaments as well as the Cal Ripken Major/60 World Series, which first Section 3 came to Visalia in 2011. During the championship game between Visalia, CA and South Lexington, Phenix City, Alabama is extremely proud and Phenix City is overflowing with fun activities and disc golf course located along the banks of the KY, as many as 7,000 attendees were rooting for excited to host the 2019 Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old events for World Series participants, their families Chattahoochee River. Fans of hiking, swimming, their favorite team. History was in the making

World Series at the Idle Hour Sports Complex, and fans. Whether they prefer adventures like fishing or running should be sure to visit one of as the Visalia Blue All Stars became the first host 4 Section located less than a mile off of US Highway 80 on rafting down the Chattahoochee River on the Phenix City’s beautiful parks, then take a dip in team to win a World Series title. Airport Road, next to the beautiful Chattahoochee World’s longest urban Whitewater Rafting course, the swimming pool at Phenix City’s Youth Sports River. The complex is built on top of what used to then flying through the trees on the Blue Heron Zip Complex or cool off in one of three splash parks Those gathering for the 2019 World Series will For the families, Visalia is bursting with When visiting Visalia, take a day to check out the Section 4 be Phenix City’s airport, but is now the home of Line and Aerial Course; or prefer to slow it down throughout Phenix City. There’s also the Coca find themselves just a few minutes away from four Phenix City youth sports leagues. by visiting one of the area’s great museums and Cola Space Science Center in nearby Columbus, Visalia’s charming downtown. Downtown Visalia opportunities for making memories. A visit to giant trees. Just 40 minutes East of Visalia is the shopping centers, Phenix City has what they need. GA, that innovatively combines education and Quantum Leap Extreme Air Sports is sure to be entrance to Sequoia National Park, home of the The Idle Hour Sports Complex features five is home to over 60 restaurants, more than 100 entertainment to promote science exploration and boutique shops and services and self-guided tours EXTREME FUN; or perhaps they’d like to lace up world’s largest tree, the General Sherman. In the baseball fields, along with four softball fields, and Within five miles of the Idle Hour Sports Complex, their skates and take a whirl around Roller Towne; park, everyone can explore, climb the rocks, ride discovery. such as the “Art on Fire Hydrant Walk.” 5 Section is just down the road from Moon Lake at Martin- someone can play a round of golf at Lakewood or maybe they grab the families and head to horseback through nature and much more. Visit Idle Hour Park, which is surrounded by a 3/4-mile Golf Course, rent a bicycle to enjoy miles of Speaking of Columbus, it is located just across the Visalia is overflowing with events and activities Bowlero Visalia for a fun night of bowling, arcade the Giant Forest Museum to learn all about the finished walking track and a paved—dog Riverwalk riding, or try out the new 18-hole river and it’s the third-largest city in Georgia. Those that World Series participants and fans can enjoy. games and billiards. At Imagine U Children’s history of the park and giant sequoia trees. friendly—nature trail. who can’t find what they’re looking for in Phenix Section 5 Whether they revel in outdoor adventures, such Museum, the little ones can enjoy painting the City can surely find it in Columbus. If not, Auburn For more information, please visit the Visalia as taking a walk through Mooney Grove Park; walls, playing music, picking fruit and working on University and the Tigertown shopping center are Convention & Visitors Bureau website at or perhaps they’d like to catch a baseball game cars in a fun, exciting environment. However, the just a half-hour away. at Rawhide Stadium; or maybe they appreciate www.visitvisalia.org. We’re very excited to older kids may find that Visalia Adventure Park is For more information, please visit the Phenix City indoor activities such as browsing through the share our city once again with this fantastic the place to be as the park features batting cages, 6 Section tourism website at www.visitphenixcity.com. organization and the wonderful participants local museums and shopping centers, Visalia has bumper boats, miniature golf and go karts. something for everyone. and their families. We hope you enjoy your We’re really looking forward to hosting the 2019 time in sunny Visalia, California! Cal Ripken 10-Year-Old World Series, along with all Section 6 of the wonderful participants and their families. We hope you’ll enjoy your stay. Visalia, California World Series Dates: August 2 - 9, 2019 Phenix City, Alabama 7 Section Stadium: Visalia Riverway Sports Park World Series Dates: August 1 - 8, 2019 3611 North Dinuba Boulevard Stadium: Idle Hour Sports Complex Visalia, CA 93291 Section 7 900 Airport Road Phenix City, Alabama 36867

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Section 1 Section 2019 CAL RIPKEN MAJOR/70 WORLD SERIES - BRANSON, MISSOURI 2019 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES - Westfield, Massachusetts In 2019, the All-American city of Branson, Missouri Westfield Babe Ruth is proud to be the host for Section 1 will host the Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series. the 2019 13-Year-Old Babe Ruth World Series! All games will be played at Ballparks of America, Westfield Babe Ruth hosted its first Babe Ruth Branson. World Series in 2016.

Babe Ruth League, Inc., the Branson Convention & Westfield is a city located in the Pioneer Valley 2 Section Visitors Bureau, the City of Branson, and Ballparks of Western Massachusetts. Westfield was first of America, Branson, are teaming up to put settled in 1660. The Pioneer Valley is within together a big-league experience for the best three of Massachusetts’ counties that collectively

Section 2 12-year-old baseball players in the world. feature much of New England’s most fertile farmland. In 2019 Westfield will be celebrating its Branson, Missouri, located in the Ozark 350th birthday with events planned throughout Mountains, has long been a popular destination the year to honor our city’s history. for vacationers. There is an adventure awaiting Section 3 Section everyone. In addition to the numerous theaters for Travelers are drawn to the Pioneer Valley by which Branson is famous, other local attractions its unspoiled nature, numerous parks and include award-winning golf courses, Hollywood recreational facilities, including New England’s

Section 3 Wax Museum, Silver Dollar City, White Water, largest and most popular amusement park, Six Waltzing Waters, Wineries, Ride the Ducks, Dolly Flags New England in Agawam and the Naismith Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Ziplines, Cave Tours, Basketball Hall of Fame on Springfield’s riverfront. National Tiger Sanctuary, Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, The Pioneer Valley is a popular, year-round tourist Horseback Rides, Butterfly Palace & Rainforest destination. Section 4 Section Adventure, and three pristine lakes. Ripley’s Westfield is located a short 1.5 hour drive from Odditorium is housed in a building that has been Branson, Missouri Boston, 2.5 hours from New York City and only 2 made to look as if it is cracked open wide open by World Series Dates: August 2 - 10, 2019 hours and 40 minutes from the Baseball Hall of Section 4 an earthquake or other disaster, while the Titanic Fame in Cooperstown, NY. We hope you will take Museum Attraction is a half-scale replica of the Stadium: Ballparks of America, 1000 Pat Nash Drive, Branson, Missouri 65616 some time to enjoy the rich history in the Pioneer Westfield, Massachusetts famous ship and iceberg. 417-986-3395 [email protected] Valley and throughout New England while you are World Series Dates: August 8 - 15, 2019 in Westfield. Stadium: 5 Section Westfield is also known as “The” Baseball Town Billy Bullens Field, 33 Smith Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 in Western Massachusetts. The Westfield area high schools have produced many Western Section 5 Massachusetts baseball championship teams beautiful were constructed in the Massachusetts. 1940’s as a WPA (Works Progress Administration) throughout the last 20 years. Westfield has a long tradition of business Ballparks of America, Branson is the only facility project. Numerous additions and improvements innovation that began in the 19th century with to feature 2/3 replicas of five iconic stadiums The World Series games will be played at Billy have been made over the years to make Bullens spanning the history of baseball. They are Bullens Field. The stands surrounding the the manufacturing of bricks, whips, and cigars Field the premier baseball facility in Western 6 Section patterned after several classic ballparks, including that became important economically. At one point Busch Stadium, , Tiger Stadium, in the 1800s, Westfield was a prominent center Fenway Park, and . Each field features of the buggy whip industry, and continues to be known as the “Whip City.“ Section 6 the latest technology in synthetic turf for a more consistent playing surface, and has covered Westfield is also the home of Westfield State dugouts, areas, MLB-style team suites, University, a part of the Massachusetts public and stadium quality lights. higher education system. Westfield State For more information on the 2019 Cal Ripken University is dedicated to preparing students with 7 Section Major/70 World Series, the City of Branson or the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need Ballparks of America, Branson, visit: to succeed. www.major70worldseries.org, The City of Westfield values its vibrant business Section 7 www.explorebranson.com; or community and recognizes the contribution that www.ballparksofamerica.com. businesses, from small retailers to multi-million dollar corporations, make to the character and

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Section 1 Section 2019 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 14-YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES - DEMOPOLIS, ALABAMA 2019 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-15 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES - BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA Demopolis and the entire West Bismarck, North Dakota’s capital city, lies Section 1 Alabama area is proud to be along the banks of the Missouri River in the your host for the 2019 Babe heart of North Dakota and is home to the 2019 Ruth 14-Year-Old World Series. Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series. Bismarck has hosted multiple state, regional and even world The Demopolis Sportsplex has 2 Section been a host to many successful sports competitions, receiving high marks for operational excellence, and is delighted to host state and regional Babe Ruth its first Babe Ruth World Series. A group of and Cal Ripken tournaments, baseball and community volunteers is looking Section 2 but we believe you’ll find that forward to making sure your experience creates our community’s “Southern memories that last a lifetime. Hospitality” is what sets us apart from other locations. Your baseball home away from home will be the Bismarck Municipal Ballpark, home of Dakota 3 Section Our Sportsplex is home to Community Bank and Trust Field. This 1,900- twelve baseball and softball seat ballpark is located at the intersection of fields, four soccer fields, a S. Washington Street and Memorial Highway

Section 3 Demopolis, Alabama golf course, walking trail, in central Bismarck. The Bismarck Municipal fishing pond, playground and World Series Dates: August 8 - 15, 2019 Ballpark is maintained and operated by Bismarck two pavilions. During our Stadium: Demopolis Sportsplex Parks and Recreation District, a nationally accredited and Gold Medal award winning movie. Discover both local fare and ethnic flair at 14-Year-Old World Series, we 957 Sportsplex Road agency. local restaurants, and get outside—in a park, on 4 Section will play on two side-by-side Demopolis, Alabama 36732 Bismarck, North Dakota a trail, or along the beautiful Missouri River – to Bismarck has a very rich baseball history. Baseball fields (pictured), on truly get a taste of what Bismarck offers. World Series Dates: grass, with 330’ (lines) to 400’ has been played at this ballpark since 1921. August 7 - 15, 2019 Section 4 You will experience the fabled, yet real “North (alleys) outfield fences. The ‘Plex was built for the In 1935, a Bismarck semi-professional team Dakota Nice” wherever you go. Stadium: purpose of hosting world-class events such as the electrified the baseball world when Bismarck Municipal Ballpark Babe Ruth World Series. led the team to the National Semi-Professional Let’s Play! 303 West Front Avenue Tournament championship, making that team Known as the “River City”, Demopolis is located at For more information on the Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 5 Section the first integrated baseball team to win a 2019 Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series or the confluence of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee national championship. Years later, Paige would the City of Bismarck, ND, please visit: Rivers. There are several parks in the area that say the team “was the best he ever saw,” and www.bisparks.org

Section 5 highlight our abundant natural resources, as well Quincy Trouppe, a player on the team and author www.noboundariesnd.com as seemingly unlimited camping and fishing of the book “Twenty Years Too Soon,” would opportunities during the summer. describe the national championship as the “most significant event in baseball until The name “Demopolis” is a Greek term for “City of would break the color barrier” (1947). There are Section 6 Section the People”. From our baseball staff, volunteers interpretive signs at the ballpark that detail more and spectators at the ‘Plex to our local restaurants, of the history of the ballpark. Who knows what shops, convenience stores, and other businesses history will be made at the 2019 Babe Ruth World

Section 6 in the area, we know you’ll find the people of Series? Demopolis to be welcoming and friendly. During In 1992, the ballpark was reconfigured to your stay, we hope that you’ll visit one of our area accommodate the widening of nearby Washington churches for worship service, browse our many St., and in 2014, the ballpark was upgraded to shops, tour our historic antebellum homes and, include stadium seating, additional practice 7 Section frankly, make yourself at home. areas, a grandstand, new concessions, press Please visit our website at DEMOPOLISAL.GOV, box, restrooms, dugouts, videoboard, entrance and ticketing. The Northwoods League started a Section 7 where we’ll have updated information related team—the Bismarck Larks—in 2017. to our World Series as well as our visitors’ guide to enhance your stay in the River City. We look When you’re not at the ballpark, you can enjoy just forward to seeing you! the right mix of entertainment, history, outdoor adventures and shopping. Plan a trip to the zoo or 8 Section an aquatic facility. Go golfing or bowling or see a

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Section 1 Section 2019 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 16-18 YEAR-OLD WORLD SERIES - MOBILE, ALABAMA 2019 SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES - TREASURE COAST, FLORIDA Mobile County would like to welcome you to Treasure Coast, Florida is proud to be Section 1 the 2019 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series. the host of the 2019 Babe Ruth Softball Follow I-65 South, where it connects with World Series for all age divisions. I-10 and you’ll be in Mobile, the oldest city in The pineapple is a recurring motif around

Alabama, which is hard to believe with the Jensen Beach. The town’s affinity for the spiny 2 Section constant new development. Mobile County fruit can be traced back to 1879, when the borders on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. No matter where you turn, you are minutes away first pineapple slips were planted by Capt. from entertainment, mall or boutique shopping, Thomas E. Richards at his Eden homestead. Section 2 and the best Southern Cuisine in the world. John Laurence Jensen immigrated from Denmark in 1881 and set up his pineapple You will never have a dull moment. Between plantation which eventually became the outstanding baseball games, you could visit one of the many museums, such as the Mobile towns of Jensen and Stuart. A mere 14 years Carnival Museum, the Phoenix Fire Museum, later, Jensen was shipping over 1 million 3 Section the hands-on Exploreum & Imax Theater, or boxes of pineapples each year during June the Mobile Museum of Art. If museums are not and July earning the town, “Pineapple Capitol your thing, visit the USS-Alabama, warplanes of the World.” Section 3 and submarines at Battleship Park, the Dauphin This immaculate baseball complex has 588 Jamarcus Russell, Darrell Wallace Jr., Sherman Island Sea Lab, 5 Rivers Resource Center, the Hard freezes, fires and financial problems permanent seats, electronic scoreboard, press box, Williams, TJ Yeldon, Richard Tyson, Tim Cook, and beautiful botanical gardens & home at Bellingrath, contributed to the industry’s final collapse in coach’s office, concession stand and bathrooms, Jimmy Buffett have also called Mobile home. Best Places to Shop: the childhood home of at Baybear 1920, but the legacy of this tropical fruit lives home and visitors , and the J.C. Romero Jensen Beach/Stuart also boasts as the Treasure Coast, Florida Stadium, or even an Escape Room Experience. Do on in the signage, store fronts and residences 4 Section Hitting Facility. In the fieldhouse you will find We would like to show you some Southern you enjoy tours? Try a historical home tour and see of Jensen Beach/Stuart. This unique history is region’s leading retail shopping destination. World Series Dates home team locker rooms and a lounging area. This Hospitality, so enjoy your time at the World the stunning Oakleigh Manor, the Bienville Bites Our shops, gift shops, and boutiques each is a facility and campus that students show off Series and explore Mobile and the surrounding celebrated annually during the Jensen Beach/ 14U, 16U & 18U - July 15 - 24, 2019 Food Tour, the Haunted Mobile Ghost Tour, a self- have their own personality and routinely with pride. areas. And, you don’t want to leave the port city Stuart Pineapple Festival. 8U, 10U & 12U - July 25 - August 3, 2019

Section 4 carry “just the thing” you are looking for. From guided bike tour through Downtown, or go out on without trying great barbeque, award winning Stadium Mobile Bay by Duck Boat, Airboat, or a Pontoon Mobile has a strong history in Baseball, producing hamburgers, and some fresh seafood straight Parks & Beaches: the Treasure Coast Mall, to downtown Jensen Pineapple Park, 3129 NW Hillman Drive, Boat Tour. And, we have the always popular movie many successful players, such as: Hank Aaron, from the Gulf. If you don’t have time to enjoy • Hutchinson Island Beaches Beach/Stuart art galleries and boutiques, to Jensen Beach, Florida theaters, mini golf, go carts, bowling lanes, parks Willie McCovey, , Randy McGilberry, everything, Y’all feel free to extend your stay after • Indian Riverside Park the surf shops on Hutchinson Island, you’ll be & splash pads. If you would like to take a short Satchel Paige, Jake Peavy, , Amos Otis, the championship game. • Savannas Preserves State Park amazed at the variety of treasures that can 5 Section drive, you can even enjoy the beautiful white Dave Stapleton, , , and • Haney Creek Trail only be found when you shop here in Jensen sand beaches of Gulf Shores, the Owa Amusement Turner Ward, just to name a few. Let’s not stop • Langford Park Beach/Stuart. Attractions: Park, Waterville, or try your luck at the casinos in there, other celebrities include: Biloxi. If you enjoy a day on the water, you could • Turtle Walks • Historic Downtown Jensen Beach/Stuart Section 5 experience Deep Sea or In-Shore Fishing on a • Indian River Drive • Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast chartered boat, or a Dolphin Watching Cruise, then Mobile, Alabama • Pineapple Park • Maritime & Classic Boat Museum • Jensen Beach Causeway Park afterwards, you might relax in an upscale spa, or World Series Dates: August 2 - 9, 2019 • Gilberts Bar House of Refuge have a cocktail in a local brewery and enjoy the Best Places to Eat: • Court House Cultural Center nightlife on Downtown Dauphin Street. Stadium: • Treasure Coast Mall 6 Section Jensen Beach/Stuart continues to earn rave The World Series will take place at one of the four Jacobs Field (), 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36613 • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center reviews as the premier dining destination on • The Elliott Museum colleges in Mobile. The University of Mobile, is the Treasure Coast. In fact, numerous Jensen a four-year, private, Baptist affiliated university, • Environmental Studies Center Section 6 Beach/Stuart eateries appear in dozens of established in 1961. Formerly known as Mobile • US Sailing Center College, the beautiful campus is located on 880 restaurant guides and reviews as “best places • Energy Encounter wooded acres. to dine”. From the unique decors of our five- • Deep Sea Fishing star restaurants to the relaxed atmosphere • Dive Sites

University of Mobile’s Baseball Field, Jacobs Field, 7 Section on a waterfront patio or outdoor café, Jensen • Boat & Kayak Rentals is named for Hall of Fame Coach Mike Jacobs, who Beach/Stuart restaurants offer a one-of-a- founded the program and still leads the NAIA • Bike Rentals kind memorable dining experience. Ranging Rams today. With the help of the assistant coach • Scenic Cruises Jon Seymour, the Rams have been very successful, from All-American style plates, authentic • Flea Markets Section 7 competing in the Southern States Athletic Cajun dishes, fresh seafood, pizza, and Conference. 35 Rams have signed MLB contracts, contemporary cuisine, there is something to 17 players were drafted, with 2 currently playing satisfy every taste and budget. in the MLB. A few of Mobile’s notable alumni are J.C. Romero, Joe Espada, Kyle McPherson, and Saul BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES RESERVATIONS: BABERUTHWORLDSERIES.ORG 8 Section Rivera. AJ McCarron, Scott Hunter, Keith McCants,

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Section 1 Section BABE RUTH LEAGUE NATIONAL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION SPONSORSHIP AND FUNDRAISING SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS

Section 1 The Babe Ruth League National Umpires Association was formed to Series are selected from the Association. The initial 200 member Babe Ruth League, Inc. continues to pursue outstanding opportunities for all our member organizations. assist local baseball and softball leagues in improving the quality organization founded in 1982 has grown to over 7,450 during the Below is a list of the programs available for the 2019 season. of umpiring. The umpiring crews for each district, state, provincial, last decade. territorial and regional tournament as well as each Babe Ruth World Alleson Athletic Major League Baseball Clubs Section 2 Section Official Uniform of Babe Ruth League Offer a Variety of Programs to the Babe Ruth Leagues in Their Local Communities American Sport Education Program OFFICIAL BABE RUTH LEAGUE BASEBALLS INQUIRY KITS AVAILABLE Official Coaches Education and Certification Program of Musco Lighting Section 2 Dick’s Sporting Goods/A. D. Starr | Diamond | MacGregor Babe Ruth League (ASEP) Official Lighting Company of Babe Ruth League Pro-Nine | Rawlings | Wilson Inquiry Kits containing information on the formation of a Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball Factory Nationwide Affinity Program League are available free to any group or person. Official Player Development Partner of Babe Ruth League Offers Discount Auto Insurance to the Babe Ruth League Membership

BABE RUTH LEAGUE SOFTBALLS in Approved States 3 Section Diamond | Rawlings To receive a Babe Ruth Inquiry Kit, call, write or fax Babe BSN Sports Ruth League, Inc. You may also email your request to info@ Official Sporting Goods Team Dealer New Balance Official Cleat of Babe Ruth League and the Official Shoe of the Rawlings - OfficialT ournament Ball baberuthleague.org. Diamond Kinetics Section 3 BRL National Umpires Association Rawlings is the “official tournament ball” for Cal Ripken Baseball, Exclusive Motion Technology Partner of Babe Ruth League Babe Ruth Baseball, and Babe Ruth Softball district, state, regional Affiliation information may be found at www.baberuthleague.org. Official Cap Emblem Dick’s Sporting Goods and World Series competition. Babe Ruth League Offers the Official Cap Emblem Program Exclusive Sporting Goods Retailer for Babe Ruth League Through the Following Companies: OC Sports and Pacific Headwear Section 4 Section Enjoy Life Foods OxiClean Official Snack Sponsor of Babe Ruth League Official Stain Remover of Babe Ruth League

Section 4 FlipGive Rawlings Official Fundraising Program of Babe Ruth League Official Tournament Baseball and Tournament Softball for all District, Force3 Pro Gear State, Regional and World Series competition; Rawlings is also the Exclusive Protective Equipment for Babe Ruth League Official Helmet of Babe Ruth League Section 5 Section and Umpires Smitty Franklin Sports Official Uniform of NUA Official Batting Glove of Babe Ruth League

Section 5 Spikes Trophies Fund My Team Official Master Distributor of the Trophy and Plaque Program; Official Fund Raising Program of Babe Ruth League Each Region Now Has an Authorized Regional Award Supplier Game Master Sportdecals THE SPORTSMANSHIP CODE OF BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. Official Portable Pitching Machine of Babe Ruth League Official Decal and Headband of Babe Ruth League 6 Section Sports Engine Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul. Hotel Planner Official Hotel Reservation Agency of Babe Ruth League Official Online Service Provider of Babe Ruth League Section 6 Develop a strong urge for sportsmanlike conduct. True Pitch Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES. Jugs Official Batting Cage and Pitching Machine of Babe Ruth League Official Portable Pitching Mound of Babe Ruth League Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory. Unequal Technologies K&K Insurance Company 7 Section Develop control over emotions and speech. Provides Accident and Liability Insurance Coverage; Official Performance Protection Partner of Babe Ruth League Develop spirit of cooperation and team play. Sponsors Awards for Team Champions of District, State, Unilever Develop into real, true CITIZENS. Regional and World Series Competition Official Ice Cream of Babe Ruth League Section 7 Copyright 1954 by Babe Ruth League, Inc. Mad Sports Stuff Youth1 Media Official Sock and Stirrups Provider for Babe Ruth League Official Media Partner of Babe Ruth League Section 8 Section Section 8 61 www.BabeRuthLeague.org 1-800-880-3142 62