Illinois Baseball Report

Throughout the 2011 Illinois baseball season, there have been photos that I go back to and think “I really like that picture”.  Some may not have made it into an IBR article but for one reason or another I find qualities in it that make me think it’s worth seeing. Technically, they may not be [...]

Filed under: Feature on June 12th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Congratulations to Josh Parr who just signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday.  Shortstop Parr, who just finished his junior year with the University of Illinois, signed quickly after the Dbacks drafted him in the 12th round on Tuesday. You can expect to see Parr soon in the short season single-A Northwest League where he will [...]

Filed under: Draft on June 10th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

On the third and last day of the First-Year Player Draft, Willie Argo was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He was chosen in 43rd round.  He joins Adam Davis, Josh Parr and Corey Kimes (and Illini recruit Charlie Tilson) who were picked in Day 2. Willie Argo Position Outfielder Round/Overall Pick 43rd/1,292 MLB Team Pittsburgh [...]

Filed under: Draft on June 8th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Three Illini (and one Illini recruit) were drafted today, the second day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.   Adam Davis Position Catcher Round/Overall Pick 11th/335 MLB Team Baltimore Orioles   Josh Parr Position Shortstop Round/Overall Pick 12th/364 MLB Team Arizona Diamondbacks   Corey Kimes Position Pitcher Round/Overall Pick 18th/568 MLB Team Minnesota [...]

Filed under: Draft on June 7th, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Before we close out the Illini’s venture to California, I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see these videos.  A few of the players made to the big screen (well, ‘big’ if you are a baseball player). In this first one, pay close attention to the very start where you see a [...]

Filed under: NCAA Regionals on June 6th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

The 2011 Illinois baseball team has completed their journey.  With a 14-2 loss to Stanford, they have been eliminated from the NCAA Regionals.  I won’t trivialize the situation with yesterday’s boxscores and stats (though I will say Davis Hendrickson really made a name for himself with the glove).  You can look at them them yourself. [...]

Filed under: NCAA Regionals on June 6th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

Through two games, the University of Illinois baseball team is hanging in the first round of the NCAA Regionals.  This comes after defeating Kansas State Saturday night 5-3 behind a formidable effort by starter John Anderson who only gave up one earned run in eight innings. Let’s take a quick look at both games of [...]

Filed under: NCAA Regionals on June 5th, 2011 | Leave a Comment! »

I ran into my ballpark buddy and Dugout Club representative John Santas on campus today. We walked and talked a bit and of course, the conversation was about Illinois Baseball. John and I talked a bit about Cal State Fullerton and how there’s a bit of connection with University of Illinois team.  Former Illinois head [...]

Filed under: NCAA Regionals on June 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Cal State Fullerton’s Goodwin Field, home of the Fullerton Regionals Let’s take a look at Illinois’ first opponent in the NCAA Regionals, the Cal State Fullerton Titans. First, some background info.  Cal State Fullerton (40-15) is the host and #1 seed in the Fullerton Regionals.  That means we’ll see Illinois playing at Goodwin Field this [...]

Filed under: NCAA Regionals on June 1st, 2011 | 1 Comment »