1998 Little League World Series
The 1998 Little League World Series took place from August 23–29 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Toms River, New Jersey, defeated Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan in the championship game of the 52nd Little League World Series. The title game was punctuated by a standout performance by future MLB Home Run Derby champion Todd Frazier, who went 4-for-4 with a lead-off home run, and was also the winning pitcher.
Qualification
Pool play
| Region | Record |
| Canada | 3-0 |
| Far East | 2-1 |
| Europe | 1-2 |
| Latin America | 0-3 |
August 23
August 24
August 25
August 26
Elimination round
| 1998 Little League World Series Champions |
Toms River East American Little League Toms River, New Jersey |
Notable players
- Todd Frazier infielder for the New York Mets and the 2015 Home Run Derby champion.
- Jordan Lennerton played first base in the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves organizations. Won the CWS title with Oregon State in 2007.
Champions Path