SANFORD — The folks here still like to talk about the time Babe Ruth played at Goodall Park, 96 years ago in an exhibition game against a team called the Sanford Professionals.

Maybe someday they’ll talk with that same reverence about one of the young stars who will play Sunday at Goodall Park. The 22nd New England Collegiate Baseball League all-star game starts at 5 p.m., following an afternoon of festivities.

The Sanford Mainers have six players in the game, among them Cody Dube, a 2012 graduate of Windham High who expects to have a large contingent of family and friends in the stands. He is expected to pitch one inning.

“It’s going to be exciting,” Dube said Friday night before the Mainers’ 6-1 win over the Valley Blue Sox. “The one inning I get to throw, I’m really looking forward to it. I can’t wait.”

Other Mainers on the North Division roster are relief pitcher Iannick Remillard, first baseman Shaine Hughes, outfielder Chris Gaetano, designated hitter Dalton Thomas and infielder Brendan Skidmore, who found out Friday he was selected as an injury replacement.

“Oh my God, it’s such an honor,” said Skidmore. “I was so happy when Coach texted me about it. It’s unfortunate the Vermont guy got hurt, but it’s a real honor that I’m going to be able to represent the Sanford Mainers in an all-star game.”

Sanford Manager Aaron Izaryk wants his players to simply enjoy the event.

“You only get to an all-star game a couple of times in your life, no matter what level you’re at,” he said. “Just try to take it all in without being awestruck. You want to enjoy it and soak it all in, understanding that there is going to be a lot of talent on the field Sunday, some guys who are going to play in the major leagues someday. It’s a cool day every year for us.”

The NECBL has sent many players to the majors, including Joe Nathan, Stephen Strasburg, Andre Ethier, A.J. Pollock and two current Red Sox players – Craig Breslow and Ryan Hannigan. Six former Mainers have played in the majors.

Sunday, the all-stars will be playing in front of major league scouts. While many play for big-time colleges such as Vanderbilt, USC, Southern Mississippi or Michigan, there are others like Dube who come from smaller colleges. Dube, in his third summer with the Mainers, pitches for Division III Keene State in New Hampshire.

Entering Saturday’s game, Dube was 3-1 with one save, a 1.45 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 242/3 innings.

“I’m working down in the zone and trying to get bad contact as much as possible,” said Dube.

But Izaryk said there’s more to it.

“He’s always been able to throw with velocity but the quality of his pitches has improved,” said Izaryk. “He’s a quiet kid but he knows he belongs now. I think when he came as a freshman (at Keene), he was an add-on about this time (of year) and made a couple of starts for us. He had a full year under his belt last year and came out from his shell and has established himself.”

The Mainers’ other all-stars are impressive, too. Remillard has a 0.64 ERA and five saves and 17 strikeouts in 14 innings. Thomas is hitting .371 with three home runs and 14 RBI, Skidmore is hitting .305 with 11 RBI, Hughes is batting .302 with two home runs, and Gaetano is hitting .261 with two home runs.

“I think it shows we’ve got a lot of talent on our team,” said Hughes, who attends Monmouth University with Gaetano.

“I think it’s going to be pretty special,” said Thomas, who attends Arkansas-Little Rock. “We’ll have our fans come out and support us. This is just a great environment.”

“I’m sure it’s going to be a great experience,” said Remillard. “The more Mainers we have, the better the experience will be for everyone.”