December 22, 2024

OC Sports Zone: Community First

PHOTOS: OC all-star game a memorable finale for high school baseball players

South Coach Kevin McCaffrey from Corona del Mar talks to his players before Tuesday’s game. (Photos: OC Sports Zone).

Baseball players from Orange County wrapped up their high school careers at the 54th annual Orange County All-Star Game Tuesday night at Glover Stadium.

The North, coached by Jack Brooks of La Habra defeated the South, coached by Kevin McCaffrey of Corona del Mar, 4-1. (Click here for story and photos).

The South leads the series 29-23-1.

The stands were nearly full for the game, which returned to Glover Stadium. The game, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim, was played at Hart Park in Orange last year.

The 2020 game was cancelled due to the coronavius pandemic.

Paul Bostwick, president of the club, noted in the game program that at least 156 players who have been in the game have made it to the Major Leagues. Proceeds from the game go toward local charities, said public address announcer Dr. John Dahlem, who announced the game for the 40th time. He was principal at Loara, Kennedy and Western during different stints.

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–Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com