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Over the course of eight years, the 12U All-Stars have compiled
a 51-14 record at the Cooperstown Dreams Park National American
Tournament of Champions (NATC) week while
advancing to the Sweet Sixteen three times and the Elite Eight once (the only team ever from Massachusetts to do so during NATC Week). Their record
is the best of all organizations which have entered teams in NATC week during each of the eight seasons. Out of
a field including over 100 teams, the Eastern Massachusetts All-Stars have earned an average seeding of #121; in 2006 the team was joint #1 seed;
in 2007 EMass. posted a 7-0 record to earn the #3 seed; and in 2009 EMass. advanved to the Elite Eight after winning
eight consecutive games.
Our History
The Eastern Massachusetts All-Stars are annually brought into being following a series of tryouts and review sessions. Prior to that, the coaching staff spends time identifying players from a variety of cities and towns through league contacts to determine which players would be interested in, and willing to commit to, such a venture. Players chosen for the team are required to play for and prioritize spring and summer baseball in their own communities, with the Eastern Massachusetts All-Star team a high-level adjunct to their regular schedule. Cooperstown Dreams Park (see link
on other page) has been hosting youth baseball tournaments on a weekly basis since 1996, and bill the National American Championship Tournament week as The Crown Jewel of Youth Baseball, and when one looks at the quality of teams that travel
from around the country, its easy to see why.
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