Kansas Stars

Kansas Stars
Kansas Stars
Information
Location	Wichita, Kansas
Ballpark	Lawrence–Dumont Stadium
Founded	2016
Nickname(s)	The Stars
Colors	Gold, Black, White;
Ownership	Kansas Star Casino
Manager	Toby Keith

The Kansas Stars are an independent baseball team based in Wichita, Kansas, in the United States. The Stars were formed in 2016 to take part in the 2016 National Baseball Congress World Series,^[1] which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

The Kansas Stars were started by ex-MLB players Adam Laroche and Nate Robertson and sponsored by the Kansas Star Casino.^[2]

The Stars finished third in the 2016 National Baseball Congress World Series, losing in the semifinals to the Hays Larks in 17 innings by a score of 9-6.^[3] The Stars returned the following year and claimed the 2017 championship.^[4]

When playing, the majority of the Stars wear the uniform of one of the major league teams they played for but wear the Kansas Stars team cap.

The Stars announced in October 2017 that they would not play in the 2018 NBC World Series.^[5]

Current roster

Kansas Stars roster
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Active roster				Coaches/Other
Pitchers -- John Lackey 21 Jason Marquis 22 Jake Peavy 29 Nate Robertson 31 Brad Penny 36 Joe Nathan 40 Brett Tomko 44 Roy Oswalt 52 Brian Gordon 54 Tombo Martin 82 Andy Sonnanstine 91 Heath Bell 92 Ryan Mattheus 97 Joe Beimel 99 Ben Sheets -- Jeff LaRoche		Catchers 55 Koyie Hill 3 David Ross 4 Mike Nickeas Infielders 25 Adam LaRoche 26 Dan Uggla 2 Jack Wilson 15 Brandon Inge 84 Andy LaRoche 87 Jason Repko 10 Chipper Jones Outfielders 5 Jonny Gomes 17 Ryan Langerhans 23 Matt Diaz 83 Delwyn Young 85 David Delucci		Manager 29 Willie Robertson Coaches -- David Robertson 17 Dave LaRoche Disabled list ‡ Inactive list § Suspended list Roster updated July 31, 2017 [ Transactions]

References

^ Lutz, Jeffrey (July 21, 2016). "Adam Everett, Jack Wilson part of MLB alums' focus on defensive side". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ KSN-TV (2016-07-18). "24 former Major Leaguers teaming up to play at NBC World Series". KSN-TV. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
^ Lutz, Jeffrey (August 13, 2016). "Hays Larks eliminate Kansas Stars in 17-inning marathon". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
^ Lutz, Jeffrey (August 6, 2017). "Glory days: Former major leaguers win the NBC World Series". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
^ Lutz, Jeffrey (October 10, 2017). "Former major leaguers won't be back for 2018 NBC World Series". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.

External links

[WEagleJuly2016-1] Lutz, Jeffrey (July 21, 2016). "Adam Everett, Jack Wilson part of MLB alums' focus on defensive side". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 4, 2016.

[2] KSN-TV (2016-07-18). "24 former Major Leaguers teaming up to play at NBC World Series". KSN-TV. Retrieved 2016-08-26.

[3] Lutz, Jeffrey (August 13, 2016). "Hays Larks eliminate Kansas Stars in 17-inning marathon". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved July 24, 2017.

[4] Lutz, Jeffrey (August 6, 2017). "Glory days: Former major leaguers win the NBC World Series". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.

[5] Lutz, Jeffrey (October 10, 2017). "Former major leaguers won't be back for 2018 NBC World Series". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved April 30, 2018.

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