Vice-captain and catcher Callum Carson was the sole Hawke's Bay player to gain tournament team selection after the national under-17 boys' event ended in Hastings yesterday.
Maraenui Pumas premier men's player Carson, who was playing at his fourth under-17 nationals, was also named top catcher.
Coach of the third-placed Hawke's Bay team, Paul Woon, said he will take the blame for his captain, son and first string pitcher Adam Woon, who gained rest team selection, for not making the tournament team.
"Adam was among the top three pitchers after the first couple of days but I pushed him too much. However in saying that he stood up today," coach Woon said.
Woon jnr collected 13 strikeouts in the Bay's 2-1 win against North Harbour in the playoff for third, one more than the 12 he got during the 2-0 loss to Harbour on Friday.