1987 All-American Awards

The 1987 National Baseball Congress All-American Team represents the official all-tournament roster selected from the 1987 NBC World Series held in Wichita, Kansas. These players were chosen based on their outstanding performance during the 1987 NBC tournament, which brought together elite semi-professional and amateur baseball teams from across the United States. The 1987 All-American selections honor the top talent competing at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium and represent a snapshot of the best players in amateur baseball during this era.

Pitchers

Larry Lundeen Red Oak Red Sox (IA)
Mark Beck Liberal Bee Jays (KS)
John Hudson Mat-Su Miners (AK)
Jimmy Cannon Hartselle Expos (AL)

Catchers

Fernando Arguelles Mat-Su Miners (AK)
Dave Holder St. Louis Sotolar Pointers (MO)

Infielders

1B – Ken Kremer Mat-Su Miners (AK)
2B – Gary Cooper Hartselle Expos (AL)
SS – Marcus Adler Wichita Kountry Tyme Cubs (KS)
3B – Ken Garcia Santa Maria Indians (CA)

Outfielders

Ron Ortegon Liberal Bee Jays (KS)
Brian Cornelius Wichita Kountry Tyme Cubs (KS)
Greg Wall Red Oak Red Sox (IA)

Utility

Scott Childress Wichita Broncos (KS)
Troy Mentzer Red Oak Red Sox (IA)

Designated Hitter

Keith Kaub Liberal Bee Jays (KS)

Manager – Jim Fleming, Mat-Su Miners (AK)

MVP Ken Kramer, Mat-Su Miners (AK)

The 1987 NBC All-American Team roster documents the official all-tournament selections as chosen by official scorers at the National Baseball Congress World Series. Baseball historians and researchers seeking information about 1987 semi-professional baseball, amateur baseball history, NBC tournament statistics, or specific players and teams will find this complete roster essential for documenting baseball history. This team represents the talent competing on a national stage in Wichita, where the NBC tournament has provided opportunities for amateur and semi-professional players to showcase their abilities since 1935. For more information about NBC All-American Teams from other years, visit our complete archive of tournament records and statistics.

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