How a 5’7″ catcher from Wichita became one of Kansas baseball’s most enduring figures
Mark Standiford was seven years old when he first fell in love with Lawrence Stadium. It was the early 1970s, and he was a bat boy for …
Originally published in the 1990 NBC World Series program
Toronto rookie sensation John Olerud, NBC Graduate of the Year who is as personable as he is talented, will never forget the game. In a fourth round contest in the 1988 NBC World …
Ryan Helsley signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles in late November 2025, continuing a career path that includes roots in the National Baseball Congress World Series. For those who follow the NBC’s tradition of developing talent, …
Before becoming known as the original “Mr. Padre,” Randy Jones established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers in National Baseball Congress history with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots.
Jones starred for the Glacier Pilots in 1970 and 1971, compiling a …
National Baseball Congress Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Garrett Breda, Hilton Smith, and Mark Standiford Join the Prestigious Ranks
Wichita, Kansas – November 5, 2026 – The National Baseball Congress (NBC) is proud to announce the inductees for the 2026 class …
Wichita, KS – The National Baseball Congress announced today that Baltimore Orioles first baseman/right fielder Ryan O’Hearn is the 2025 NBC Graduate of the Year.
O’Hearn was a member of the Santa Barbara Foresters in both 2012 and 2013, including the …
Former NBC World Series players and coaches are invited to celebrate nine decades of baseball excellence during a special Alumni Weekend in Wichita this August. The weekend offers a unique opportunity for alumni to reconnect with teammates, share memories, and …
Dylan Dreiling, a hometown guy from Hays, Kansas, is making some serious moves in baseball.
NBC Connection & Hometown Ties
Dylan’s baseball journey is seriously rooted in his hometown of Hays. He grew up in Hays and even played for the Hays …
You know we love to follow our alumni, and Josh Jung’s journey is one for the books! From his standout performance in the NBC World Series to becoming a World Series champion, his dedication is truly special. Last year, he …
Let’s talk Ryan Helsley. The Cardinals’ closer is absolutely dialed in this spring, and he’s generating a ton of buzz. But this shouldn’t come as a surprise since we know the NBC World Series runs through his DNA. His development …