It was a tremendous tournament all around, as the 2009 Cal Ripken World Series showcased the best 12-and-under baseball in the world. The Forest Hills All-Stars of Tampa, FL came out on top after an exciting game at Cal Sr.’s Yard that came right down to the finish, but players from each of the 16 teams that participated in the CRWS had a big impact on how the tournament panned out.

Tournament awards were handed out following the U.S. Championship game, and you can find the rundown of all of the 2009 winners right here.


US Division

Batting Champ: Kyle Tucker - Southeast

Most Outstanding Player: Darren Miller - Southeast

All World Series Team:
P - Robbie Metz - Maryland
P - Darren Miller - Southeast
C - Taylor Brown - Pacific NW
1B - Jason Heinrich - Southeast
2B - Alec Cook - Pacific NW
3B - Brody Cook - Maryland
SS - Christian Whidden - Southeast
OF - Kyle Tucker - Southeast
OF - Robbie Maumary - Maryland
OF - Cameron Jack - Pacific NW
Ut - Coby Birch - Ohio Valley

Rawling All Defense Team:
P - Ross Puskarich - Pacific SW
P - Jordan Barrett - Pacific NW
C - Sam Hirschfield - Maryland
1B - Matt Chanin - Maryland
2B - Jacob Pavletich - Pacific SW
3B - Chris Marin - Mid-Atlantic
SS - Robert Stevens - Ohio Valley
OF - Dane Stapley - Pacific NW
OF - Matt Rosace - Mid-Atlantic
OF - Steven Leone - New England
Ut - Kyle Zentkovich - Harford Co.

Sportsmanship:
American: CJ Cunningham - New England
National: Kyle Cala - Mid-Atlantic


International Division

Batting Champ: Jee Ho Suh - Rep. of Korea

Most Outstanding Player: Eduardo Gonzalez - Mexico

All World Series Team:
P - Koki Kugimiya - Japan
P - Si Chan Choi - Rep. of Korea
C - Anthony Dominguez - Dominican Rep.
1B - Jesus Gonzalez - Mexico
2B - Jesus Perez - Mexico
3B - Akira Oura - Japan
SS - Sergio Alcantara - Dominican Rep.
OF - Atsushi Takahashi - Japan
OF - Jee Ho Suh - Rep. of Korea
OF - Christopher Luciano - Dominican Rep.
Ut - Tomohiro Okuda - Japan

Rawlings All Defense Team:
P - Julio Urias - Mexico
P - Yuma Kondo - Japan
C - Luis Guzman - Mexico
1B - Bryan Soto - Dominican Rep.
2B - Edwar Medina - Dominican Rep.
3B - Hector Chapa - Mexico
SS - Won Bin Park - Rep. of Korea
OF - Oliver Ortiz - Domican Rep.
OF - Hyun Shik Won - Rep of Korea
OF - Irving Wilson - Mexico
Ut - Trevor Andrews - Canada

Sportsmanship: Benjamin Keeping - Australia