Illinois Baseball Report

Monday was the first day of practice for the University of Illinois baseball team,  I showed up to watch and take a few photos. Thanks to Coach Hartleb and the staff for the privilege.  I was the only non-team member there so I felt like I had quite an exclusive. Here’s my first look at [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on August 28th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

News came out that last year’s backup catcher, Joe Mercurio has just signed with University of Maine. From Lower Hudson Online: For much of their childhood, Joe Mercurio and Myckie Lugbauer were the best catchers their age in Putnam County. Their skill eventually extended far beyond the county’s borders; as seniors they were two of [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on July 14th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

The University of Illinois baseball team has added 3 games to the schedule to make up for games canceled for inclement weather. The first was this past Wednesday’s game and it was pretty sparsely attended. Additional Games 4/18 // Robert Morris // 6 p.m. 4/25 // Blackburn // 6:30 p.m. 5/2 // Greenville College // [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 20th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

During University of Illinois’ game against Ohio State on April 8, secondbaseman Ryan Hastings warms his aluminum bat with the help of “Mr Heater”, the space heater in their dugout. Any idea if there is a logical reason for this? Or is it superstition? Not that there’s anything wrong with that either. Share Tags: ohio [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 9th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

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 joining the Parkland College Cobras [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on September 14th, 2006 | Leave a Comment! »

Well, the losing streak is over.  That’s a positive. Other than that, things have been looking pretty down for the Illini.  Going back to the last game of the Ohio State series on April 9th, our guys have suffered a 5-game losing streak including an 8-7 loss to Bradley and a 3 games in a row [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on April 17th, 2006 | Leave a Comment! »

The UI baseball team will be taking on the University of South Florida on their turf this weekend.  They’ll be looking for win #1 this season.  Two upperclassmen (Brian Blomquist and Jake Toohey) and one newcomer (Scott Shaw) are scheduled to pitch in the three game set. Probable lineups and scouting report   Share Related posts [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on March 2nd, 2006 | Leave a Comment! »

Yes, it’s January but it’s time to start thinking about college baseball.  Illini baseball, to be more specific.  Their first game is exactly one month away when they take part in the Stetson Invitational in Deland, Florida on the weekend of February 24-26.  Their first home game is March 31 (when the weather is substantially [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on January 24th, 2006 | Leave a Comment! »

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! »

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! »