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2021 NBC World Series Dates Announced

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2021 NBC World Series Dates Announced

Riverfront Stadium to host six days of games and promotions

 

WICHITA, KANSAS – The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission along with the Wichita Wind Surge announce the 87th NBC World Series, powered by Evergy will be played at Riverfront Stadium later this summer. The NBC World Series will be played August 4 -14, with Wichita hosting the last six days of the event, August 9-14. The first five days will be played in Hutchinson, KS at Hobart-Detter Field, August 4-8.

“This is an exciting day for the NBC World Series. Returning to downtown Wichita and playing in Riverfront Stadium gives our teams an experience they’ll never forget,” said Kevin Jenks, NBC Tournament Director. “The Wind Surge understand the tradition of the NBC. Since they arrived in Wichita, their ownership and staff have expressed a desire to have the NBCWS play at Riverfront Stadium.”

The NBC World Series was created in 1935 by local sporting goods salesman Raymond “Hap” Dumont. This year will mark the 87th anniversary for the annual tournament.

“The NBC has been synonymous with Wichita since its inception in 1935. After a two-year absence, the tournament is returning to its roots: Downtown,” said Wind Surge CEO Jordan Kobritz. “We are pleased that the schedule allows a portion of the 2021 tournament to be played at Riverfront Stadium and we look forward to hosting the event for many years to come.”

“The NBC World Series has the great fortune to play in front of our hometown fans in Wichita, along with the passionate following of fans in Hutchinson. We greatly appreciate the Wind Surge staff and the community of Hutchinson for hosting our long-standing tradition of the NBC World Series.” said Mike Sharpe, President of the GWASC.

Pre-sale for Wind Surge season ticket holders goes on sale Friday, May 28th at 10:00am. Wind Surge season ticket holders will have till Sunday, June 6 at 5pm to reserve and purchase NBC World Series tickets for reserved seats and suites.
Tickets to the public for both locations go on sale Tuesday, June 8 at 10:00am and can be purchased at www.nbcbaseball.com

About Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission: The organization is a facilitator, driving the collaborative efforts of the region in attracting and hosting a wide variety of sporting events. The Sports Commission provides the experience and expertise in sports marketing and event management that has established our region as a sports destination. Since 1997, the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission has facilitated over 600 events in the Wichita area with a combined economic impact of over $544 million.

About NBC World Series: The NBC World Series is the largest and the oldest continuous sporting event in Kansas. “The NBC” has been played in Wichita every year since 1935. This non-profit is a 501c(3) foundation. To learn more visit www.nbcbaseball.com.
About Riverfront Stadium: Riverfront Stadium is an $85 million, multi-purpose stadium built in 2019-2020 to host Triple-A baseball in addition to various events year ‘round. The Stadium replaces the former Lawrence-Dumont Stadium and sits on the west side of the Arkansas River in Downtown Wichita.

 

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NBC All-Americans Announced for 2020

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NBC All-Americans Announced for 2020

WICHITA, Kan. – The 2020 NBC All-Americans all played key roles in advancing their respective teams through the 86th NBC World Series powered by Evergy. The Santa Barbara Foresters claimed their 8th National Championship going 4-0 in the re-introduced double-elimination format as Manager Bill Pintard lead a talented group of five All-Americans. The presenting sponsor for the NBC All-American Team is Hook Bats, www.hookbats.com. Each All-American will receive a customized commemorative bat.

Pitchers
Aaron Funk Liberal, KS Bee Jays 0.00 ERA, 1-0 Record, 7 Innings, 14 K’s, 0 Walks
Nick Nastrini Santa Barbara, CA Foresters 0.00 ERA, 1-0 Record, 10 Innings, 15 K’s, 3 Walks
Trevin Reynolds Cheney, KS Diamond Dawgs 1.64 ERA, 2-0 Record, 11 Innings, 16 K’s, 2 Earned Runs

Catchers
Pablo Lanzarote Hattiesburg, MS Black Sox .300 BA Avg., 3HR, 6 RBI, 1.000 Fielding %,

Infielders
1B – Cayde Ward Liberal, KS Bee Jays .538 BA Avg., HR, 6 RBI, 7 Hits, .846 SLG%
2B – Jace Jung Santa Barbara, CA Foresters .246 BA Avg., 5 Runs, 4 RBI, 2 HR, .786 SLG%, 11 Assists
3B – Sean McLain Santa Barbara, CA Foresters .333 BA Avg., 4 Hits, 3RBI, .667 SLG%,
SS – Dylan Nedved Hutchinson, KS Monarchs .318 BA Avg., 7 Hits, HR, 4 RBI, 2 Stolen Bases

Outfielders
Clayton Chadwick Hutchinson, KS Monarchs .450 BA Avg., 3 HR, 11 RBI, 9 Hits, 6 Runs
Casey Dykstra Santa Barbara, CA Foresters .429 BA Avg., HR, 6 Hits, 5 RBI, HR
DeVaughn Gales Houston, TX Express .500 BA Avg., 2 HR, 4 Doubles, 10 Hits, 9 Runs, 9 RBI

Utility
Taylor Barber Hutchinson, KS Monarchs .263 BA Avg., 5 Runs, 5 Hits, 3 RBI, 3 Stolen Bases

Designated Hitter
Christian Encarnacion Santa Barbara, CA Foresters .264 BA Avg., 4 Runs, 5 Hits, HR, 4 RBI

 

2020 All-American List All-American Release

2020 All-American List

About NBC: The NBC World Series is the premier summer showcase for college-age amateur players since 1935. This non-profit 501c(3) foundation operates under the supervision of the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission. To learn more, visit www.nbcbaseball.com.

 

NBC World Series will be held next month — but not at Wichita’s new downtown stadium

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By  – Associate Editor, Wichita Business Journal

The National Baseball Congress announced Friday it will shorten its 2020 World Series from the normal two weeks to eight days next month.

The 12-team tournament will be held Aug. 3-10 at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium, with additional games also going for four days at Hutchinson’s Hobart-Detter Field.

Through a facility use agreement with the Triple-A Wichita Wind Surge, which operates the new $75 million downtown ballpark, the NBC was supposed to have use of Riverfront Stadium for one week of its tournament. But the Wind Surge’s inaugural Pacific Coast League season never started because of Covid-19 and the season was canceled earlier this month.

In announcing tournament plans Friday, NBC Foundation general manager Kevin Jenks did not give a reason why the NBC wouldn’t be played at Riverfront.

Current restrictions from Sedgwick County health officer Garold Minns limit public gatherings to 45 through Aug. 9, though the county has acknowledged the limit is unenforceable.

Jenks said spectators will be required to wear masks and asked to use hand sanitizer before entering the stadium. Fans are asked to order tickets online at nbcbaseball.com. All-day tickets are $10.

“We hope everyone can be flexible and understanding with the processes we are taking,” Jenks said.

The tournament and NBC Foundation will now be under the umbrella of the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, which conducts events such as the Prairie Fire Marathon series, the Wichita Corporate Challenge and an annual sports banquet.

https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2020/07/17/nbc-world-series-will-be-held-next-month.html?iana=hpmvp_wich_news_headline

 

2020 NBC World Series Update

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86th NBC World Series Update
We appreciate the many inquiries concerning our “little” annual event. Your support and love for the NBC World Series is the reason we are diligently working to assure the NBC World Series is played for the 86th straight year. In March, we were ready to announce our dates, however, that quickly changed due to the pandemic. So, we decided to hold off. As we get closer to releasing those dates, we continue to work through the guidelines and restrictions that need to be in place for fans, teams and staff. We are communicating with the Wind Surge, county health and local officials to make sure we provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
We anticipate an announcement soon and should we have the good fortune of hosting the 86th NBC World Series we will announce ticket packages and group opportunities at that time.
Thank you for your loyal support!

Division I talent set to elevate the Sunflower Collegiate League

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) – The wait is over. Baseball is back in the Sunflower State.

“It’s good to be back out here,” said Wichita State pitcher Aaron Haase.

With their season set to open on Monday, the Hutchinson Monarchs have been conducting practices at Hobart-Detter Field, the home to Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon Baseball since the start of June.

“The energy from the young men is higher than ever. They haven’t played the game they love since March,” said Monarchs GM/Owner Marc Blackim.

Players are returning to the diamond for the first time since college seasons and championships nationwide were canceled in March due to COVID-19 concerns.

“For them to finally get out as a team — even though it’s not their college team — they’re out with a bunch of teammates,” said Monarchs GM/Owner Marc Blackim. “The energy’s good. They’re excited and they’re ready to get going.”

The Monarchs feature a total of nine Division I players from Wichita State, Sam Houston State and Iowa.

“It’s been a great mix,” said Blackim. “Having more DI players with us this summer — it’s only going to help the league be very competitive, probably more competitive than its ever been.”

Nearly 60 DI players are participating in the SCL this season.

“You get some of these younger players and guys that are at the junior college level, they see what it’s like, and what it takes at the next level to get it done and have that opportunity,” said Blackim.

https://www.ksn.com/sports/local-sports/division-i-talent-set-to-elevate-the-sunflower-collegiate-league/

Plans being made for 86th NBC World Series

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – For 85 years, through both the Great Depression and World War II, the NBC World Series hasn’t missed a beat.

While the coronavirus pandemic has put the clamps on the sports world over the past few months, the annual Summer baseball classic is moving forward.

“We are planning to play the NBC World Series to start sometime in July or early August,” said Kevin Jenks, Tournament Director/General Manager for the NBC World Series.

While teams have come from as far away as Alaska in years past, Jenks says that might not be the case this year.

“Typically, we’ve had a field of 30-32 teams, we are probably going to be looking at something like half that now,” said Jenks.

In years past, the NBC World Series took place at Lawrence Dumont Stadium. In 2019, it moved over to Eck Stadium at Wichita State University, while Riverfront stadium was being built.

“We do have an agreement in principle with the Wind Surge that we will play down there, but we are at the mercy of Major League Baseball right now,” said Jenks.

With the Wichita Wind Surge season hanging in the balance, the NBC World Series could potentially be the first event held at the new ballpark.

“If they don’t have any other events and if they feel the NBC World Series makes sense to have the first major event there, then that’s great, that’s fantastic,” said Jenks.

In order to make it all happen, Jenks says there will need to be fans in the stands.

“We couldn’t hold the NBC World Series without fans, so, we will need to meet a minimum requirement basically of how many fans, we are still looking at that from a lot of different models,” said Jenks. “We will make sure that the safety of our players and our fans first and foremost.”

Jenks says they are looking at two different scenarios revolving around the 86th NBC World Series.

He says one would be the opportunity of the NBC World Series being played earlier in August. Another scenario would include starting up in mid-August.

What does MLB plan to return mean for Wichita Wind Surge, NBC World Series?

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) Will the Wichita Wind Surge take the field this summer? Will the tradition-rick NBC World Series played in Wichita every late July into August go on as scheduled?

These are a couple questions Eyewitness News looks into following Major League Baseball’s announced plan to begin its 2020 season on July 4.

The news from the MLB is something Wichita Wind Surge owner Lou Schwechheimer says is a welcome first step for baseball fans. The Wind Surge is a Triple-A affiliate for the Miami Marlins.

Schwechheimer says he’s been in constant communication with league officials and that any decision regarding when the Wind Surge could play would come from Minor League Baseball. He adds that seeing baseball in Wichita is important, but not as important as keeping players, workers and fans safe and healthy.

As Wichita’s new professional team waits for news on whether it’ll be able to make its debut this summer, one of the game’s oldest tournaments in Wichita also waits to see if it can go on.

“The plan is to play the NBC World Series this summer, going 86 years strong,” says NBC World Series General Manager and Tournament Director Kevin Jenks. He says tournament officials are working through their own set of obstacles in hopes of avoiding a break in the tradition,from trying to find host families for players, working with amateur leagues across the country and talking with local health officials.

Jenks says the ideal time frame is for the tournament to still happen in late July and early August, but with nothing set in stone, he says the talks with Sedgwick County health officials are constant.

But unlike Major League Baseball, Jenks says the NBC World Series couldn’t go on if fans can’t attend the games.

“If we are in a situation where we can’t have fans in the stands, then the NBC World Series won’t happen,” he says. “Just the revenue that comes from the tickets and everything associated with people attending the game, that would certainly limit us.”

Jenks notes that the NBC World Series wants to be something for the entire Wichita community to enjoy, but more importantly wants to make sure playing the tournament is the right thing to do.

“We are just going to play the hand that we are dealt and go from there,” he says. ‘Right now, we are planning to play and are looking forward to it.”

 

 

USA Baseball to Continue Offering Online Community Clinics

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CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball announced today it is expanding its offerings of online Community Clinics through the month of May in an effort to support coaches and parents currently enrolled in its Coaches Certification pathway. The free clinics will take place on the following dates:

Wednesday, May 6 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. ET
Wednesday, May 13 from 12 – 3 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 16 from 12 – 3 p.m. ET
Wednesday, May 20 from 9 p.m. -12 a.m. ET (En Español)
Wednesday, May 27 from 12 – 3 p.m. ET

Registration for each clinic is now open with limited spots available on CoachClinics.org.

The Coaches Certification pathway is a free three-tiered program consisting of ascending levels: “A” Certification, “B” Certification and “C” Certification. All of the levels contain a series of courses that cover topics such as health and safety, creating a positive team environment, recognizing and responding to misconduct, practice planning, game management and skill-specific development.

This program requires the participation in a Community or Regional Clinic in order to obtain a “C” Certification. The clinics are typically held year-round at facilities nationwide in partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association and GameChanger, but will be hosted online for the first time ever in 2020. The clinics are run by veteran coaches from all levels of baseball in order to proliferate a culture of continuing education, development and mentorship.

Committed to co-host the online clinics are coaches from Cal State Fullerton, Flower Mound Marcus High School (Texas), the Minnesota Twins, the University of South Carolina, USA Baseball and Wabash Valley Community College.

Upon completion of the certification, coaches simultaneously satisfy the training requirements set forth by Senate Bill 534 (SB 534) and also begin the process of becoming Pure Baseball compliant. In November 2018, USA Baseball announced Pure Baseball, a zero-tolerance policy regarding abuse constructed in cooperation with SB 534 and the policies created by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. To concurrently become Pure Baseball compliant, coaches need only submit to and pass an annual background check, which can be done at USABDevelops.com through USA Baseball’s service provider, JD Palatine.

For more information on the Coaches Certification program and to begin the courses required to complete certification, visit CoachClinics.org. In addition to this new program, all courses and resources for players, coaches, parents and umpires on USABDevelops.com are available at no cost to users and aim to provide a positive baseball experience for all.

Local teams succeed in first day of 2019 NBC World Series

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WICHITA, Kan. – Game One – It was the Derby, KS Twins who recorded the first run and, eventually, the first win of the 85th NBC World Series with a 7-1 win over the Jasper, IN. Reds.

The Twins got things started in the bottom of the second as Colton Whitehouse doubled in Brett Gonzales. Following a scoreless third, the Twins struck again.

Derrick Winn scored on a deep sacrifice fly by Ryan McNally to double the Twins lead. Two batters later, Thomas Green singled in Gonzales.

Jasper found their first run of the day on a sacrifice fly by Reece Bauer scoring Jacob Lents from third.

Derby added three more runs in the bottom of the sixth, the first two coming off an error by the pitcher on an attempted pick-off to first base. A third run came as McNally hurried home on a Green sacrifice bunt.

The Twins extended their lead by one more run in the bottom of the eighth as McNally scored on a fielder’s choice.

Twins’ pitcher Michael Mitchell was named the Park City Player of the Game after striking out 10 batters in seven innings while only allowing three hits and a single run.

Derby will play again Sunday, July 28 at 9:30 p.m. against the Dodge City, KS A’s. Jasper will play Dodge City on Monday, July 29.

Game Two – In game two of the day, the Hays, KS Larks shutout the Waco, Missions, 4-0.

Hays got on the board in the bottom of the first when Grant Lung and Jimmy DeLeon scored on a George Sutherland single.

The Larks added to their lead in the bottom of the second as Jarrod Belbin scored on a hard-hit single to centerfield by Lung.

Hays added their final run of the game in the bottom of the sixth as a DeLeon double scored Taylor Daniell.

With the win, Hays will play in the 7 p.m. feature game against the Great Bend Bat Cats on Sunday, July 28. Waco will play Great Bend on Monday, July 29.

Game Three – Game three was all Sluggers, all the way as Wichita defeated the Wellington Heat, 8-1.

Wellington found the scoreboard first in the bottom of the second as Talon Schaller drove in Pete Shearer with a no-out single to left field.

Wichita surged for five runs in the top of the fourth thanks to singles by Tony Slaughter, Adam Theis and Chris Lopez.

Ryan Koval blew the game open with a two-RBI triple to right field in the top of the seventh, giving Wichita a 7-1 lead.

In the top of the ninth, the Sluggers added one more thanks to an error by Wellington.

Because of the win, Wichita will face off against the Denver, CO Cougars at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28 while Wellington will take on Denver on Monday.

Game Four – While both squads put up big numbers in the first, 316 Elite outweighed the Palm Springs, CA Chill 11-3 in the first run-rule finish of the tournament.

Palm Springs put three runs up in the top of the first, a double by Bryce Osman highlighting the half-inning.

316 Elite countered the Chill with six runs in the bottom of the first, three of which came off a Bariq Doty three-run homerun.

316 added one run in each of the third, sixth and seventh innings, taking a 9-3 lead after the seventh.

With two runs in the bottom of the eighth, 316 Elite reached the run-rule limit to end the game.

316 Elite plays again on Sunday, July 28 against the Hutchinson, KS Monarchs at 3:30 p.m. Palm Springs plays Hutchinson on Monday.

Sunday’s Schedule – 

1:00 p.m. – Wichita Sluggers vs Denver Cougars
3:30 p.m. – 316 Elite vs Hutchinson Monarchs
7:00 p.m. – Hays Larks vs Great Bend Bat Cats 
9:30 p.m. – Derby Twins vs Dodge City A’s

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