The National Classic

Updated on Dec 31, 2024

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

Hard 9 National Classic

2012 Champion El Dorado CA Runner Up El Toro CA

2011 Champion Bishop Amat CA Runner Up Esperanza CA

Diamond Sports National Classic

2010 Champion Crespi Carmelite CA Runner Up El Dorado CA

Anderson Bat National Classic

2009 Champion Mater Dei, Ca Runner Up El Toro, Ca

2008 Champion Crespi Carmelite, Ca Runner Up Orange Lutheran, Ca

Phil Nevin National Classic

2007 Champion Palm Beach Central, Fl Runner Up Riverside Polytechnic, Ca

2006 Champion De La Salle, Ca Runner Up Esperanza, Ca

Toyo Tires National Classic

2005 Champion Esperanza, Ca Runner Up Mater Dei, Ca

2004 Champion Villa Park, Ca Runner Up Crespi Carmelite, Ca

2003 Champion Taylorsville, Ut Runner Up El Dorado, Ca

2002 Champion Bishop Amat, Ca Runner Up La Quinta, Ca