By John Mesh
The 2025 National Baseball Congress World Series All-American Team was released on Wednesday and it features Hutchinson coach Casey Lippoldt and four Monarchs players.
Lippoldt was named Coach of the Tournament. Pitcher Bradyn McClure, shortstop Drew Bugner and outfielders Jake Gutierrez and Jaden Gustafson were named to All-American Team.
Gutierrez was named the Tournament Most Valuable Player after the championship game on Aug. 2.
Hutchinson defeated Lonestar Kraken (Texas) 21-4 to win the 2025 NBC World Series title and finished the season with a 33-8 record.
The Monarchs also won the 2023 NBC World Series title and placed second in the 2024 World Series.
2025 NBC World Series All-American Team
Pitcher — Simon Lunsford, Hays Larks
Pitcher — Bradyn McClure, Hutchinson Monarchs
Pitcher — Julio Ramos, Hays Larks
Pitcher — Brice Foster, Seattle Studs Baseball
Pitcher — Trent Collier Lonestar Kraken
C — Christian Olea, Alaska Goldpanners
1B – Jackson Copeland, Seattle Studs Baseball
2B – Tony DeJesus, Lonestar Baseball Club-North
SS – Drew Bugner, Hutchinson Monarchs
3B – Noah Allison, Derby Twins Baseball
OF — Jake Gutierrez, Hutchinson Monarchs
OF — Preston Curtis, Lonestar Kraken
OF — Jaden Gustafson, Hutchinson Monarchs
DH — Matthew Pinal, Alaska Goldpanners
Utility — Aidan LeMasters (1B/3B/SS/DH), Top Prospects Academy
Utility — Kado Robardy (OF/DH/P), Lonestar Kraken
Manager – Casey Lippoldt, Hutchinson Monarchs