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Opening Ceremonies
Date: July 24, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Municipal Stadium, 1200 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
Admission: FREE
Opening ceremonies, Our VIP Event and the Feature Game will be held on Wednesday, July 24! Come out and enjoy the finest U16 baseball in the country. Don’t miss your chance to see the stars of the future as they compete to become the next Mickey Mantle World Series Champions.
Commencing the ceremonies will be a parade featuring: The Berkeley Knights Drill Team, Police Pipes and Drums of Waterbury and Waterbury Police & Fire Honor Guards.
Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE, fun-filled event featuring fireworks by Pyrotecnico after the feature game. Don't worry, you won't leave hungry – delicious food from Waterbury Pal will be available for purchase!
Players & Coaches Reception
UPDATE: Due to the rain earlier today, the Players Reception and Home Run Derby have been CANCELLED. We want to ensure that the Stadium field is in the best possible condition as possible for tomorrow's games. We appreciate your understanding! In lieu of the Reception, players will be given concession stand vouchers which can be used at Municipal Stadium.
MMWS is holding a Player and Coaches Reception on Tuesday, July 23rd at Municipal Stadium. This year's guest speaker is to be announced.
A Manager's Meeting will take place and there will be a home run derby presented by The Hit Club. Players will be able to show off their skills in a head-to-head home run battle. More details to follow!
The reception is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Hope to see you there!
2019 Mickey Mantle World Series Schedule
*Schedule is subject to change. Please check back frequently for updates.*
Pool 1: D-BAT ELITE | DBACKS ELITE 16U | MIDLAND TOMAHAWKS | SOUTH COLONIE RAIDERS
Pool 2: CC ARMOUR BASEBALL 15U | SOUTH TROY DODGERS | MICHIGAN BULLS | WOLCOTT STORM
Pool 3: CYCLONES PONCE PUERTO RICO | TEXAS DESPERADOS | OKLAHOMA DRILLERS | OVERLOOK BLACKSOX
ROUND 1 - WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| D-BAT ELITE V. SOUTH COLONIE RAIDERS | STADIUM | 10:00 AM |
| DBACKS ELITE 16U V. MIDLAND TOMAHAWKS | STADIUM | 1:00 PM |
| CC ARMOUR BASEBALL 15U V. WOLCOTT STORM | FUESSENICH | 9:00 AM |
| SOUTH TROY DODGERS V. MICHIGAN BULLS | FUESSENICH | NOON |
| CYCLONES PONCE PUERTO RICO V. OVERLOOK BLACKSOX | STADIUM | 8:15 PM |
| TEXAS DESPERADOS V. OKLAHOMA DRILLERS | FUESSENICH | 3:00 PM |
ROUND 2 - THURSDAY, JULY 25th
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| D-BAT ELITE V. MIDLAND TOMAHAWKS | FUESSENICH | 9:00 AM |
| DBACKS ELITE 16U V. SOUTH COLONIE RAIDERS | FUESSENICH | NOON |
| CC ARMOUR BASEBALL 15U V. MICHIGAN BULLS | STADIUM | 8:30 AM |
| SOUTH TROY DODGERS V. WOLCOTT STORM | STADIUM | 2:30 PM |
| CYCLONES PONCE PUERTO RICO V. OKLAHOMA DRILLERS | MUZZY | 9:00 AM |
| TEXAS DESPERADOS V. OVERLOOK BLACKSOX | STADIUM | 11:00 AM |
ROUND 3 - THURSDAY, JULY 25th
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| D-BAT ELITE V. DBACKS ELITE 16U | FUESSENICH | 5:00 PM |
| MIDLAND TOMAHAWKS V. SOUTH COLONIE RAIDERS | FUESSENICH | 8:00 PM |
| CC ARMOUR BASEBALL 15U V. SOUTH TROY DODGERS | STADIUM | 5:00 PM |
| MICHIGAN BULLS V. WOLCOTT STORM | STADIUM | 8:00 PM |
| CYCLONES PONCE PUERTO RICO V. TEXAS DESPERADOS | MUZZY | 6:00 PM |
| OKLAHOMA DRILLERS V. OVERLOOK BLACKSOX | MUZZY | 8:30 PM |
Double Elimination Play - FRIDAY, JULY 26th
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GAME 1: Michigan Bulls v. Overlook Blacksox | MUZZY | 9:00 AM |
| GAME 2: Cyclones Ponce v. South Colonie Raiders | STADIUM | 10:00 AM |
| BYES: D-Bat Elite & South Troy Dodgers | -- | -- |
| GAME 3: Cyclones Ponce V. South Troy Dodgers | STADIUM | 1:00 PM |
| GAME 4: D-Bat Elite V. Michigan Bulls | STADIUM | 4:30 PM |
| GAME 5: Overlook Blacksox V. South Colonie Raiders | STADIUM | 7:30 PM |
Consolation bracket
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GAME #1: cc armor v. texas desperados | FUESSENICH | 10:00 AM |
| GAME #2: midland tomahawks v. wolcott storm | muzzy | noon |
Doube Elimination Play - SATURDAY, JULY 27
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GAME #6: Cyclones Ponce v. Michigan Bulls | STADIUM | 10:00 AM |
| GAME #7: South Troy Dodgers v. D-Bat Elite | STADIUM | 1:00 PM |
| BYE: Overlook Blacksox | -- | -- |
| GAME #8: D-Bat Elite v. Cyclones Ponce | Stadium | 4:30 PM |
| GAME #9: Overlook Blacksox v. South Troy Dodgers | STADIUM | 7:30 PM |
Consolation bracket
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GAME #3: cc armor v. oklahoma drillers | FUESSENICH | 9:00 AM |
| GAME #4: wolcott storm v. cc armor | FUESSENICH | Noon |
Double Elimination Play - SUNDAY, JULY 28
| Teams | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| GAME #10: D-Bate Elite v. Overlook Blacksox | STADIUM | 10:00 AM |
| GAME #11: D-Bate Elite v. Overlook Blacksox | STADIUM | 1:00 PM |
2019 MMWS CHAMpions: D-Bate Elite! |
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Directions
The Mickey Mantle World Series will be played at three facilities:
Municipal Stadium
1200 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
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Fuessenich Park
Coe Place, Torrington, CT 06790
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Muzzy Field
32 Muzzy St, Bristol, CT 06010
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Current Sponsors
The Mickey Mantle World Series is Delighted to Welcome
Brass Axe Capital LLC as the 2019 Diamond Sponsor!
About Mickey Mantle World Series
Come out and enjoy the finest U16 baseball in the country. Don’t miss your chance to see the stars of the future as they compete to become the Mickey Mantle World Series Champions. Teams from all across the United States and Canada compete for the right to play. Many of tomorrow’s stars will be playing at this year’s World Series. Good Luck to all of the AABC Mickey Mantle World Series Teams!
Roberto Clemente World Series
The American Amateur Baseball Congress Roberto Clemente World Series is coming to Waterbury from July 17th to July 22nd. A total of 8-10 teams, with players ages 8 and younger, from across the U.S. will attend the tournament in Waterbury, CT.
About American Amateur Baseball Congress
American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC) is the largest amateur baseball organization in the United States for players above junior baseball age. The AABC is the only amateur baseball program to provide progressive and continuous organized competition for sub teens through adults. It is coordinated with other programs through USA Baseball and the American Baseball Coaches Association. Founded in 1935, it is now composed of the following regions: East Central, North Atlantic, North Central, Puerto Rico, Southeast, South Plains, and West.
The AABC has chosen the Connecticut Amateur Baseball Congress (CABC) to host the prestigious 16U Mickey Mantle and 8U Roberto Clemente World Series.
About Connecticut Amateur Baseball Congress
Affiliated with the AABC, the Connecticut Amateur Baseball Congress (CABC) is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization. The CABC is a part of the North Atlantic region, which consists of all the New England states, Washington, D.C., Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Maryland.
History
Historical images generously provided by
Joe Palladino of The Republican American &
Frank Monteiro of Brass Axe Capital
MMWS Waterbury Graphic hand drawn by student, Dani D’Aversa
Previous Winners
2019 Champions
DBat Elite
2018 Champions
Michigan Bulls
2017 Champions
The Colton Nighthawks
2016 Champions
The Knights
2015 Champions
Frozen Ropes
2014 Champions
DBAT Mustangs
2013 Champions
Canada
Thank you for supporting the Mickey Mantle World Series! View our commercial for the 2018 competition.
Committees
Tournament Committee
Ray Brown
Tony Santoro
Doug Rinaldi
Paul Hickey
College Coaches/Scouts
Mike Phelan
Ed DiPersio
Brian Looney
Site Directors
Scott Lund
Mike Phelan
Rich Giusti
Program Book
Melissa Baldwin
Bob Lombardo
Fundraising
Ray Brown
Brian Hobart
Tony Santoro
First Aid Stations
Debbie Lombardo