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07-17-2016, 10:58 PM
The National Baseball Congress World Series is held in Wichita, KS every year. It normally consists of teams of semi-pro and college kids from all across the nation. Each year the first Saturday of the tournament is highlighted by an event called baseball-round-the-clock where games are played back to back for 24 hours. There are some die hards that stay for every game. Unfortunately it was in the news last year when a batboy was killed when he was struck by a batter taking a practice swing in the on-deck circle. This year, the tournament will be in the news for a totally different reason. Adam Laroche has put together a team of former MLB players (96% of them are anyway) headlined by 53 year old Roger Clemens. I can't wait to go watch this. He says he wants to go 5 innings. Here's the roster:
A LOOK AT THE MLB TEAM ROSTER
Rick Ankiel, outfielder
Age: 37
Played: 1999-2013 for St. Louis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Washington, Houston, New York Mets
Ankiel reached the major leagues as a pitcher for St. Louis in 1999. After mechanical issues in the 2001 postseason caused Ankiel to lose effectiveness, he returned to the minor leagues before re-emerging as an outfielder in 2007. He hit 25 home runs for the Cardinals in 2008.
Josh Beckett, pitcher
Age: 36
Played: 2001-14 for Florida, Boston, Los Angeles Dodgers
A three-time All-Star known for his postseason heroics, Beckett helped the 2003 Marlins and the 2007 Red Sox to World Series championships, pitching the clinching game in each series. Beckett was 20-7 in ’07, finishing second in the Cy Young voting. He threw a no-hitter for the Dodgers in May 2014, his final season.
Koby Clemens, catcher-infielder
Age: 29
Played: Ten minor-league seasons
The son of Roger Clemens, Clemens is now a minor-league instructor for the Astros
Roger Clemens, pitcher
Age: 53
Played: 1984-2007 for Boston, Toronto, New York Yankees, Houston
Clemens won at least one of his seven Cy Young Awards in three separate decades, bookending those by winning as a 23-year old in 1986 and at 41 for the Astros in 2004. He Played: 24 years and won 354 games, ninth on the career list. Clemens was AL MVP in ’86, when he was 24-4 for the Red Sox. His combined record in six 20-win seasons was 126-29. He struck out a record 20 batters in a game twice and made the All-Star team 11 times. Clemens has fallen short of Hall of Fame election four times likely due to allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs.
J.D. Drew, outfielder
Age: 40
Played: 1998-2011 with Cardinals, Dodgers, Red Sox
Drew had 242 career home runs and was an All-Star in 2008. His career batting average was .278.
Carl Everett, outfielder
Age: 45
Played: 1993-2006 for Florida, New York Mets, Houston, Boston, Texas, Chicago White Sox, Montreal, Seattle
Two-time All-Star who had a career .271 batting average
Justin Germano, pitcher
Age: 33
Played: 2004-14 for San Diego, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago Cubs, Toronto, Texas
Journeyman pitcher who was 10-30 in his career.
Koyie Hill, catcher
Age: 37
Played: 2003-14 for Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona, Chicago Cubs, Miami, Philadelphia
A fourth-round pick by the Dodgers from Wichita State, Hill played 11 seasons as a backup catcher. He established career highs in 2009 with the Cubs with 253 at-bats, 60 hits and 24 RBIs.
Tim Hudson, pitcher
Age: 41
Played: 1999-2015 for Oakland, Atlanta, San Francisco
Hudson finished in the top six in Cy Young voting six times on his way to 222 career wins. He made his first of four All-Star teams in 2000, when he was 20-6 for Oakland. He won at least 15 games eight times and helped the Giants to the World Series championship in 2014, his final All-Star season.
Brandon Inge, infielder
Age: 39
Played: 2001-13 for Detroit, Oakland, Pittsburgh
Inge made the AL All-Star team in 2009 after finishing the first half with 21 home runs for the Tigers. He had a career-best 27 home runs in ’06 and equaled that three years later with a career-high 84 RBIs.
Jason Isringhausen, pitcher
Age: 43
Played: 1995-2012 for New York Mets, Oakland, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles Angels
A two-time All-Star who was fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 1995. He had 300 career saves and 30-plus saves in seven seasons.
Ryan Kohlmeier, pitcher
Age: 39
Played: 2000-01 for Baltimore
Salina native who played at Chase County High and Butler Community College.
Ryan Langerhans, outfielder
Age: 36
Played: 2002-13 for Atlanta, Oakland, Washington, Seattle, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto
A full-time player in five of his seasons.
Adam LaRoche, infielder
Age: 36
Played: 2004-15 for Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Boston, Arizona, Washington, Chicago White Sox
One of the teams organizers along with Nate Robertson, LaRoche retired from the White Sox during 2016 spring training. He drove in 100 runs in 2010 and hit 20 or more home runs six times. LaRoche, a Fort Scott native, hit 32 home runs in 2006, and won a Gold Glove while finishing sixth in MVP voting in 2012.
Jayson Nix, infielder
Age: 33
Played: 2008-14 for Colorado, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland, Toronto, New York Yankees, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Kansas City
Nix combined for 26 home runs during the 2009-10 seasons for the White Sox and Indians. In 2010, Nix had 13 doubles and 14 home runs for Cleveland.
Laynce Nix, outfielder
Age: 35
Played: 2003-13 for Texas, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Washington, Philadelphia
Nix, Jayson’s older brother, had three seasons of at least 14 homers. He batted .291 in 91 games for the Reds in 2010.
Pete Orr, infielder
Age: 37
Played: 2005-13 for Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia
A starter for two seasons with Atlanta before becoming a utility infielder.
Roy Oswalt, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2001-13 for Houston, Philadelphia, Texas, Colorado
Oswalt’s 2.98 ERA in 2006 led the NL. He won exactly 20 games in each of the two prior and had 129 wins over the first eight seasons of his career. Oswalt pitched in the 2005 World Series for Houston and was a three-time All-Star. He finished in the top six in Cy Young voting six times and had 163 career wins.
Brad Penny, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2000-14 for Florida, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, San Francisco, St. Louis, Detroit
The 2006 NL All-Star starting pitcher, Penny led the league that season with 16 wins. He went 16-4 the following season and finished third in Cy Young voting. Though he dealt with injuries throughout his career, Penny had six seasons of at least 10 wins and finished with 121 victories.
Nate Robertson, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2002-10 for Florida, Detroit, Philadelphia
A fifth-round pick by the Marlins from Wichita State in 1999, Robertson pitched in the World Series for the Tigers seven seasons later. He was 12-10 for Detroit in 2004 and won 13 games in ’06. Robertson is a co-owner of the Wingnuts, for whom he pitched briefly in 2012.
Ben Sheets, pitcher
Age: 37
Played: 2001-08,’10, ‘12 with Brewers, Athletics, Braves
Sheets had seven seasons where he won at least 10 games and had a career 3.78 ERA.
Brett Tomko, pitcher
Age: 43
Played: 1997-2009, ‘11 for Cincinnati, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City, New York Yankees, Oakland, Texas.
100-103 major-league record
Dan Uggla, infielder
Age: 36
Played: 2006-15 for Florida, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington
Uggla made the NL All-Star team as a Marlins rookie in 2006. Over his first six seasons, Uggla totaled 190 home runs. In 2010, Uggla won a Silver Slugger as the top-hitting second baseman, batting .287 with 33 homers and 105 RBIs. He led the league in walks in 2012.
Barry Wesson, outfielder
Age: 39
Played: 2002-03 for Houston, Los Angeles Angels
Played 25 major-league games over two seasons.
Jack Wilson, infielder
Age: 38
Played: 2001-12 for Pittsburgh, Seattle, Atlanta
Wilson was a 2004 All-Star, as he led the league with 12 triples and batted .308 with a 11 homers, helping him win the Silver Slugger for shortstops. A defense-first infielder, Wilson struck out fewer than 75 times in each of his 12 seasons.
Read more here: Roger Clemens heads roster of MLB alums to play together in NBC World Series | The Kansas City Star (http://www.kansascity.com/latest-news/article90194332.html#storylink=cpy)
A LOOK AT THE MLB TEAM ROSTER
Rick Ankiel, outfielder
Age: 37
Played: 1999-2013 for St. Louis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Washington, Houston, New York Mets
Ankiel reached the major leagues as a pitcher for St. Louis in 1999. After mechanical issues in the 2001 postseason caused Ankiel to lose effectiveness, he returned to the minor leagues before re-emerging as an outfielder in 2007. He hit 25 home runs for the Cardinals in 2008.
Josh Beckett, pitcher
Age: 36
Played: 2001-14 for Florida, Boston, Los Angeles Dodgers
A three-time All-Star known for his postseason heroics, Beckett helped the 2003 Marlins and the 2007 Red Sox to World Series championships, pitching the clinching game in each series. Beckett was 20-7 in ’07, finishing second in the Cy Young voting. He threw a no-hitter for the Dodgers in May 2014, his final season.
Koby Clemens, catcher-infielder
Age: 29
Played: Ten minor-league seasons
The son of Roger Clemens, Clemens is now a minor-league instructor for the Astros
Roger Clemens, pitcher
Age: 53
Played: 1984-2007 for Boston, Toronto, New York Yankees, Houston
Clemens won at least one of his seven Cy Young Awards in three separate decades, bookending those by winning as a 23-year old in 1986 and at 41 for the Astros in 2004. He Played: 24 years and won 354 games, ninth on the career list. Clemens was AL MVP in ’86, when he was 24-4 for the Red Sox. His combined record in six 20-win seasons was 126-29. He struck out a record 20 batters in a game twice and made the All-Star team 11 times. Clemens has fallen short of Hall of Fame election four times likely due to allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs.
J.D. Drew, outfielder
Age: 40
Played: 1998-2011 with Cardinals, Dodgers, Red Sox
Drew had 242 career home runs and was an All-Star in 2008. His career batting average was .278.
Carl Everett, outfielder
Age: 45
Played: 1993-2006 for Florida, New York Mets, Houston, Boston, Texas, Chicago White Sox, Montreal, Seattle
Two-time All-Star who had a career .271 batting average
Justin Germano, pitcher
Age: 33
Played: 2004-14 for San Diego, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago Cubs, Toronto, Texas
Journeyman pitcher who was 10-30 in his career.
Koyie Hill, catcher
Age: 37
Played: 2003-14 for Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona, Chicago Cubs, Miami, Philadelphia
A fourth-round pick by the Dodgers from Wichita State, Hill played 11 seasons as a backup catcher. He established career highs in 2009 with the Cubs with 253 at-bats, 60 hits and 24 RBIs.
Tim Hudson, pitcher
Age: 41
Played: 1999-2015 for Oakland, Atlanta, San Francisco
Hudson finished in the top six in Cy Young voting six times on his way to 222 career wins. He made his first of four All-Star teams in 2000, when he was 20-6 for Oakland. He won at least 15 games eight times and helped the Giants to the World Series championship in 2014, his final All-Star season.
Brandon Inge, infielder
Age: 39
Played: 2001-13 for Detroit, Oakland, Pittsburgh
Inge made the AL All-Star team in 2009 after finishing the first half with 21 home runs for the Tigers. He had a career-best 27 home runs in ’06 and equaled that three years later with a career-high 84 RBIs.
Jason Isringhausen, pitcher
Age: 43
Played: 1995-2012 for New York Mets, Oakland, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles Angels
A two-time All-Star who was fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 1995. He had 300 career saves and 30-plus saves in seven seasons.
Ryan Kohlmeier, pitcher
Age: 39
Played: 2000-01 for Baltimore
Salina native who played at Chase County High and Butler Community College.
Ryan Langerhans, outfielder
Age: 36
Played: 2002-13 for Atlanta, Oakland, Washington, Seattle, Los Angeles Angels, Toronto
A full-time player in five of his seasons.
Adam LaRoche, infielder
Age: 36
Played: 2004-15 for Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Boston, Arizona, Washington, Chicago White Sox
One of the teams organizers along with Nate Robertson, LaRoche retired from the White Sox during 2016 spring training. He drove in 100 runs in 2010 and hit 20 or more home runs six times. LaRoche, a Fort Scott native, hit 32 home runs in 2006, and won a Gold Glove while finishing sixth in MVP voting in 2012.
Jayson Nix, infielder
Age: 33
Played: 2008-14 for Colorado, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland, Toronto, New York Yankees, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Kansas City
Nix combined for 26 home runs during the 2009-10 seasons for the White Sox and Indians. In 2010, Nix had 13 doubles and 14 home runs for Cleveland.
Laynce Nix, outfielder
Age: 35
Played: 2003-13 for Texas, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Washington, Philadelphia
Nix, Jayson’s older brother, had three seasons of at least 14 homers. He batted .291 in 91 games for the Reds in 2010.
Pete Orr, infielder
Age: 37
Played: 2005-13 for Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia
A starter for two seasons with Atlanta before becoming a utility infielder.
Roy Oswalt, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2001-13 for Houston, Philadelphia, Texas, Colorado
Oswalt’s 2.98 ERA in 2006 led the NL. He won exactly 20 games in each of the two prior and had 129 wins over the first eight seasons of his career. Oswalt pitched in the 2005 World Series for Houston and was a three-time All-Star. He finished in the top six in Cy Young voting six times and had 163 career wins.
Brad Penny, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2000-14 for Florida, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, San Francisco, St. Louis, Detroit
The 2006 NL All-Star starting pitcher, Penny led the league that season with 16 wins. He went 16-4 the following season and finished third in Cy Young voting. Though he dealt with injuries throughout his career, Penny had six seasons of at least 10 wins and finished with 121 victories.
Nate Robertson, pitcher
Age: 38
Played: 2002-10 for Florida, Detroit, Philadelphia
A fifth-round pick by the Marlins from Wichita State in 1999, Robertson pitched in the World Series for the Tigers seven seasons later. He was 12-10 for Detroit in 2004 and won 13 games in ’06. Robertson is a co-owner of the Wingnuts, for whom he pitched briefly in 2012.
Ben Sheets, pitcher
Age: 37
Played: 2001-08,’10, ‘12 with Brewers, Athletics, Braves
Sheets had seven seasons where he won at least 10 games and had a career 3.78 ERA.
Brett Tomko, pitcher
Age: 43
Played: 1997-2009, ‘11 for Cincinnati, Seattle, San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City, New York Yankees, Oakland, Texas.
100-103 major-league record
Dan Uggla, infielder
Age: 36
Played: 2006-15 for Florida, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington
Uggla made the NL All-Star team as a Marlins rookie in 2006. Over his first six seasons, Uggla totaled 190 home runs. In 2010, Uggla won a Silver Slugger as the top-hitting second baseman, batting .287 with 33 homers and 105 RBIs. He led the league in walks in 2012.
Barry Wesson, outfielder
Age: 39
Played: 2002-03 for Houston, Los Angeles Angels
Played 25 major-league games over two seasons.
Jack Wilson, infielder
Age: 38
Played: 2001-12 for Pittsburgh, Seattle, Atlanta
Wilson was a 2004 All-Star, as he led the league with 12 triples and batted .308 with a 11 homers, helping him win the Silver Slugger for shortstops. A defense-first infielder, Wilson struck out fewer than 75 times in each of his 12 seasons.
Read more here: Roger Clemens heads roster of MLB alums to play together in NBC World Series | The Kansas City Star (http://www.kansascity.com/latest-news/article90194332.html#storylink=cpy)