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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’

The Boras Classic began in 2013 as a tournament to bring together the best California high school teams and determine a de facto state champion. In the 10 years since, the tournament has grown into one of the nation’s preeminent high school tournaments and a top destination for evaluators to scout the upcoming draft class.

Reds righthander Hunter Greene, Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon, Giants righthander Logan Webb, Reds lefthander Nick Lodolo, Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson and Brewers second baseman Brice Turang all played in the Boras Classic as high schoolers.

So did back-to-back No. 1 overall picks Mickey Moniak (2016) and

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