Kansas Cannons
Since the beginning of the program in 2011, the Kansas Cannons have had multiple players recognized at the KCLB-League level, in the NBC National Tournament and players called-up to the Professional level. Below are some of the players who have played for the Kansas Cannons and have been recognized for their success and their hard work. The Kansas Cannons want to congratulate and recognize these players as some of the best amateur baseball athletes in the United States, in their day.
Since the beginning of the program in 2011, the Kansas Cannons have had multiple players recognized at the KCLB-League level, in the NBC National Tournament and players called-up to the Professional level. Below are some of the players who have played for the Kansas Cannons and have been recognized for their success and their hard work. The Kansas Cannons want to congratulate and recognize these players as some of the best amateur baseball athletes in the United States, in their day.
Former Kansas Cannons in Affiliated Pro-ball in 2018
Keylan Kilgore/LHP Phillies, Scott Engler/RHP Rangers, Bligh Madris/OF Pirates, Chris Hunt/RHP Cardinals & Tanner Raiburn/LHP RedSox.
Former Kansas Cannons in Independent Pro-ball in 2018
Madison Beaird/OF NADA SM Split in Croatia, Alex Boshers/RHP Winnipeg Gold Eyes in Canada
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BOB ISENHOUR
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Congrats to 2018 Catcher Bob Isenhour for his work in the 84th NBC World Series and helping the Kansas Cannons to another Pool Championship!! For his performance behind the plate, throwing-out runners, hitting .500 and stealing 3 bases, Bob was named 2018 NBC All-American Catcher by the Tournament Director.
Bligh Madris
2018 was a nice summer for Bligh in Bradenton Florida playing Outfield in 'Advanced-A ball' for the Marauders in the Pirates' organization. Madris hit 9-HR's, 12-Doubles and 5-Triples. We'll be on-point to see where they send Bligh in the near future.
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After a successful first year at Morgantown, WV in short-season A-Ball in 2017, Bligh Madris (OF/1B/P, Drafted in 9th Round of 2017 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh Pirates) Has been invited to Big League Spring Training in Bradenton Florida! Great Luck to Mr. Madris this spring and Summer !!
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2017 Player Awards & Honors
Cooper Minnick - C, 1st Team 2017 All-KCLB Catcher
Ethan Earhart - LHP, 1st Team 2017 All-KCLB Pitcher
Taylor Gulick - RHP, 1st Team 2017 All-KCLB Pitcher
Trevin Reynolds - OF/P, 1st Team 2017 All-KCLB Centerfielder
Bryant Klusener - 3B/UT, 1st Team 2017 All-KCLB Third Baseman
Garret Rogers - RHP, 2017 All-KCLB Pitcher
Brian Tims - P/UT, 2017 All-KCLB Utility Player
Dylan Paul - OF/P, 2017 All-KCLB Outfielder
Collin Nevil - OF/1B, 2017 All-KCLB Outfielder
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***Trevin Reynolds - CF, was Named MVP of the 2017 KCLB All-Star Game
Going 3 for 5 with 2-HR's, 5-RBI & 3-Runs Scored.
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<< Former Kansas Cannons Drafted by MLB >>
Bligh Madris - OF/1B/P, Drafted in 9th Round of 2017 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh Pirates
Tanner Raiburn - LHP, Drafted in 33rd Round of 2017 MLB Draft by Boston RedSox
Chris Hunt - RHP, Drafted in 39th Round of 2017 MLB Draft by St. Louis Cardinals
Scott Engler - RHP, Drafted in 16th Round of 2016 MLB Draft by Texas Rangers
2016 Players Honors & Awards
Garret Rogers - RHP 2016 2nd-Team All-KCLB Pitcher
Kasey Biddle - RHP 2016 2nd-Team All-KCLB Pitcher
Josh Norlin - IF 2016 2nd-Team All-KCLB
Nate Crossman - OF 2016 2nd-Team All-KCLB
Cameron Johnson - IF 2016 2nd-Team All-KCLB
Rod Stevenson - 2016 KCLB Owner/GM-of-The-Year
Kansas Cannons - 2016 KCLB Franchise-of-The-Year
Ryan Scoles (P) - 2006 AVCTL Division 4 League MVP (2011-2013)
Ben French (P) - 2008 Kansas 4A Pitcher of the Year (2012)
Kyle Johnston (OF/1B) - 2010 Kansas 5A Player of the Year (2011-2013)
Kansas Cannon's Excellence
2011 Kyle Johnston (Kansas Newman University)
NBC Tournament Slugging Award
.438 Batting Average, 9 RBIs, 3 Doubles, 1 HR
NBC Tournament Slugging Award
.438 Batting Average, 9 RBIs, 3 Doubles, 1 HR
2012 Josh Halbert - SS - Wichita State University
NBC Tournament All American Team
First Team Selection Utility Player
NBC Tournament All American Team
First Team Selection Utility Player
2012 Ty Kildow - OF - University of Nebraska
Walter Johnson League MVP
Walter Johnson League MVP
2012 Kyle Burkhardt - P -
Walter Johnson League Pitcher of the Year
Walter Johnson League Pitcher of the Year
2013 Ty Redington - C/UT- Butler County Community College, Ks
NBC Tournament All American Team
First Team Selection Catcher
Local Player of the Series Award
NBC Tournament All American Team
First Team Selection Catcher
Local Player of the Series Award
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2012 Walter Johnson All-Stars
Ty Kildow - OF Josh Halbert - SS Derek Martinez - P |
2013 All-Walter Johnson League
Dillon Schroeder-SS Madison Beaird-OF Ryan Snyder-OF Kyle Burkhardt-P Derek Martinez-P |
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2014 All Walter Johnson League
Kyle Johnston - 1B Taylor Herrington - 2B Zak Mickens - P |
Cannon's at the next level
2011 Matt Smith - P - Wichita State University, Ks
Inland Empire 66ers - Class A Advance California League (Dodgers)
Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB
Inland Empire 66ers - Class A Advance California League (Dodgers)
Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB
2012 Mitch Mormann - P - Louisiana State University/Wichita State University
Abilene Prairie Dogs - North American League (Independent)
Norman Cornbelters - Frontier League (Independent)
San Francisco Giants - MLB
Pitching Coach - DesMoines Area Community College
Abilene Prairie Dogs - North American League (Independent)
Norman Cornbelters - Frontier League (Independent)
San Francisco Giants - MLB
Pitching Coach - DesMoines Area Community College
2013 Ryan Scoles - P - Wichita State University
Wichita Wingnuts - American Association AA Independent League
2014 *Amarillo Sox - Signed & Traded to the Rockford Aviators-Rockford, Il.
Rockford Aviators - Frontier League
Wichita Wingnuts - American Association AA Independent League
2014 *Amarillo Sox - Signed & Traded to the Rockford Aviators-Rockford, Il.
Rockford Aviators - Frontier League
2013 Madison Beaird - OF - U of Ark. Ft. Smith & Ark. Tech University
Wichita Wingnuts - American Association AA Independent League
2014 Wichita Wingnuts - Traded to the Gateway Grizzlies- Sauget, Il.
2015 Gateway Grizzlies - Frontier League
Wichita Wingnuts - American Association AA Independent League
2014 Wichita Wingnuts - Traded to the Gateway Grizzlies- Sauget, Il.
2015 Gateway Grizzlies - Frontier League
2014 Kansas Cannons RHP-Alex Boshers, Signs with Wichita Wingnuts for 2015, Earns Honors as 'Most Unsung' Hero for 2015 Rookie Season. Re-Signs for 2016.
2015 Kansas Cannons RHP/Closer and Standout pitcher from Emporia State University-Shawn Talkington, Excels and signs with the Wichita Wingnuts.
