I got an email from a reader inquiring of the goings-on of former Illini Dusty Bensko. The writer noted that Dusty was cut from Independent League and wondered if this was the end of the road for his career. After a bit of searching, I found that Bensko will be…
I know it’s only been a few days but I thought I’d check in on how former Illini and newly acquired Cub catcher Chris Robinson was faring in Daytona. Well, he’s already making his presence known. In his first game at Daytona, “the new guy” had 3 hits and 3…
A while back I posted that I got an email from Illini shortstop Shawn Roof while he was in North Carolina playing in a college summer league. In his email, he mentioned that he was trying to convince his coach to play him in all nine positions in one game.…
This is probably one of the best news I’ve heard regarding the Cubs in a long time. They’ve shipped off infielder Neifi Perez to Detroit for a minor league catcher. Yes, I know a lot of Cub fans are happy to rid the team of Neifi but I’m happiest about…
Somebody’s sitting in my usual seat tonight. The booth I usually sit at has a picture above it of Bob Richards. He’s a University of Illinois alumni and a former athlete. My question for you is what was his unusual nickname and what was his sport? They go hand in…
I occasionally get email and it’s always nice to hear from folks who take the time who read my blog. But the other day, I got a special treat when I received an email from Illini shortstop Shawn Roof. Those who follow my University of Illinois baseball coverage here on…
A few of the Illini baseball players, while not in C-U, have been in college leagues throughout the country. And some have been doing quite well. Take Jake Toohey, for example. Pitching for the Rochester Honkers in the Northwoods League, he’s made the All-Star team with 13 saves and a…
Earlier I posted that 15 of the Illini are playing in summer collegiate leagues now. Fightingillini.com has now posted a useful page listing the players and where they are playing complete with clicky goodness so you check out the league’s and team’s web pages. Handy if you want to check…
Now that the Big Ten season is over, some Illini players have plans for the summer. Some beginning as early as today, fifteen Illinois baseball players will be busy this summer playing in collegiate summer leagues. Four will play for the Fayetteville (NC) Swampdogs. In addition, seven will play for…
This came out last week but it’s important enough to mention. Three Illinois players were chosen to the All-Big Ten team. One made the second team and two made the third team. Here is the full list of the All-Big Ten teams Ryan Snowden Outfielder Ryan Snowden, who led the…