Robbie Signed by Tigers

  The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with former Illini catcher Chris Robinson.  Robbie was drafted this year by the Tigers in the 3rd round. Share Tags: chris robinson, rookie draft Related posts Robbie on the move (1) Former Illini Robinson helps Canada take gold in the Pan Am Games (1) Robinson joining up [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 22nd, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

Dan Hartleb Hired as UI Baseball Coach

The University of Illinois has named Dan Hartleb the new Illini Baseball Coach. Hartleb has been signed to a four-year contract and replaces Itch Jones who has retired. Hartleb has been the pitching coach for the Illinois team for the entire 15-year tenure of Jones. He has sent 15 pitchers to professional ball during those [...]

Filed under: UI Baseball Program and Management on June 15th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

UI Loses the Itch

Maybe others saw this coming but this came as a surprise. UI Baseball coach Richard “Itch” Jones has decided to retire after 15 years as Illinois coach and 39 years of college coaching. Then again, there’s something to be said for getting out while you’re on top. Itch led the Illini to a Big Ten [...]

Filed under: UI Baseball Program and Management on June 14th, 2005 | 3 Comments »

Bensko Signed by Twins

In Sunday’s paper, I read that Illini firstbaseman Dusty Bensko, who was not picked in last week’s MLB draft, was signed by the Minnesota Twins. He joins Toby Gardenhire, who was drafted by the Twins organization. Congratulations, Dusty! Share Tags: dusty bensko, minor leagues Related posts Exploratory committee to begin talks on minor league team [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 13th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

Illini Dusty Bensko and the MLB draft

TBZ commentor ylees wonders why Illini firstbaseman Dusty Bensko wasn’t drafted this week in the MLB draft. I have to say, that question crosses my mind, too. He led the team in homers with 16 and hit .317. I contacted the News-Gazette sports department for their take on it and they were kind enough to [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 10th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

MLB Draft Begins Tomorrow

Tomorrow the 2005 MLB Draft will commence. The Arizona Diamondbacks have the first pick and claim to have narrowed their pick to three pitchers and some shortstop named Justin Upton. Maybe this one can field. As for myself, I will be watching to see what happens to catcher Chris Robinson. He will most likely be [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 6th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

UI Drew Davidson Gets All-American Honors

Today, University of Illinois centerfielder Drew Davidson was chosen to the Louisville Slugger All-American third team. It’s the first such honor for an Illini since 2001. Congrats Drew!! Share Tags: Awards, drew davidson Related posts N-G runs list of 100 best Illini athletes (1) Big Ten updates their Records Book (0) Ex-hurlers getting the work [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 4th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »