1989 Little League World Series | |
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Dates | August 20– August 24 |
Teams participating | 8 |
Champion |
![]() Seoul, South Korea |
Runner-up |
![]() ![]() Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |
The 1989 Little League World Series took place between August 20 and August 24 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The National Little League of Seoul, South Korea defeated the Mexicali Little League of Mexicali, Mexico (representing the West Region of the United States) in the championship game of the 39th Little League World Series. Seoul became only the second team to repeat as LLWS champions, joining Monterrey, Mexico, in the feat.
This is the only Championship Game that featured two teams from outside the United States with a team from Mexico representing California, USA.
Notable players
Jim Brower - East Tonka, Minnesota - Former MLB pitcher
David Cardenas Cortés - Mexicali, Mexico, U.S. Championship - Former MLB pitcher - Cleveland, Colorado and Atlanta