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2010 USSSA 18u World Championships
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Sunday, July 18th - Sunday, July 25th
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The 2009 USSSA World Championships will feature elite High School Varsity (18u) teams in the country as well as a few international teams. Fifty-Two teams at each agel level will compete in the week long tournament with the winners taking home the Championship Rings. |
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| Location: |
| The 2010 USSSA World Championships will take place at the Osceola County Sports Complex in Kissimmee, FL (home to the Houston Astros Spring Training Facility) |
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Sunday, July 18th
Check-In and ABR Scout Day
Monday, July 19th - Tuesday, July 20th
Pool Play Games
Wednesday, July 21st - Sunday, July 25th
Championship Bracket
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2009 USSSA 18u World Championships Recap
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2009 USSSA 18u World Champions Team Mizuno (FL) |
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| The USSSA 16u and 18u World Championships were held on July 26 - August 1 at the Osceola County Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. The first year event featured 52 teams from all over the country, as well as Canada, Puerto Rico, and The Dominican Republic. |
| The event started with the Amateur Baseball Report Scout Day. |
| 500 players came out and showcased their ss in front of a number or scouts. All position players took reps in the field, ran the 60", and took batting practice. Throughout the day all pitchers took their turn at throwing a bullpen session. |
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The 18u Tournament had a number of high quality teams, but in the end, Team Mizuno (FL) topped Sandlot Baseball (OK) in the Championship. After going undefeated in Pool Play, Team Mizuno edged the Satchel Paige All-Stars (IL) in the first round of bracket play, 1-0 in a true pitcher's duel. That was the closest the field would get to Team Mizuno as they handled everything that was thrown their way, going 8-0 throughout the week, and outscoring thier opponents 61-16.
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| 1st Place: Team Mizuno |
| 2nd Place: Sandlot Baseball |
| 3rd place: Triple Threat (FL) |
| 4th place: Alabama Rawdogs (AL) |
| 5th place: Team Xtreme (FL) |
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| The Inaugural USSSA 16u and 18u World Championships attracted a number of college coaches and Major League Baseball scouts. The University of Miami, Auburn, Central Florida, Eastern Michigan, and South Dakota State were among the colleges that were in attendance. |