Recruiting rumors

This hasn’t been confirmed by the UI yet but the Lake Zurich Courier reports that two players have committed to play for Illinois.  Highland Park’s Jason Goldstein and Stevenson’s Adam Walton have made verbal commitments to play for the Illini.  Goldstein is a catcher and by some reports is “scary good”.   Walton is an infielder.  [...]

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Illini sign six recruits: “Pure athletes” says Coach Hartleb

Yesterday, the Illinois baseball coaches announced the culmination of all their recruiting efforts from 2010.  The net result?  Six more recruits signed letters of intent to play for the University of Illinois including yes, one more Parr brother and the #1 ranked player in the state. Coach Hartleb described the class of 2011 as “one [...]

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Illini players and coaches will be shaking hands at Friday’s “The Baseball Music Project”

Some of you in the C-U area may be contemplating attending this Friday’s performance of “The Baseball Music Project” which is being held at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts.  After all, Hall of Famer Dave Winfield will be there.  UI professor Alan Nathan known for his expertise on physics in baseball will give a [...]

Filed under: Off Season Happenings on November 10th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Update on former Illini Dominic Altobelli

Mike Altobelli sent me an update on his son Dominic Altobelli.  Along with the update came a digital baseball card of the former Illini thirdbaseman from when he played with the Tri-City Dust Devils in 2010. Mike says in part: “(Dom) has been busy Teaching at Marist High School and also teaching Baseball at the [...]

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The Illini who made it big: Batting Average

Over the winter, I’m taking a historical look at some of the Illini baseball alums. Today let’s look at the top hitters all-time in the majors by former Illini.  Unfortunately, you won’t find any .300 hitters here but one comes close. Former Illini From To BA Lou Boudreau 1938 1952 .295 Wally Roettger 1927 1934 [...]

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Former Illini shortstop Shawn Roof answers questions from his fans

Former Illini shortstop Shawn Roof, who played for the AAA Toledo Mudhens in 2010, left a Illini legacy that will not soon be forgotten.  Sure there are the on-the-field accomplishments.  In his senior year in 2007, he broke the team single season record for steals and hit by pitches.  By the end of his college [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on November 3rd, 2010 | 1 Comment »