Illinois Baseball Report

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! »

I wandered in to see how the clubhouse addition was coming along and then watched some practice, too.  Here are some photos.  You see Brandon Hohl at his familiar thirdbase position at the top.    Coach Westray imparting some sage advice to some of the pitchers.   The outfielders were shagging some fly balls with [...]

Filed under: Off Season Happenings on September 21st, 2010 | Leave a Comment! »

Today was my first trip out to Illinois Field.  The second I stepped outside the building I work, I heard the ping of the bats (yes, I work that close).  I walked across the cemetery that separated me from the field and voila!, I was there.  It’s been a good four months since I’ve been [...]

Filed under: Spring Practice on March 10th, 2010 | Leave a Comment! »

Asst. Coach Eric Snider plays an important part in Illinois’ recruiting process It was announced yesterday that four prep stars signed letters of intent to play for the University of Illinois baseball team. No doubt it was a long process and Coach Dan Hartleb and his staff have been working hard to this end. Assistant Coaches Eric Snider [...]

Filed under: Recruits on November 15th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

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! »

The University of Illinois have signed catcher Aaron Johnson from New Brunswick, Canada.  Aaron will be the third catcher in recent memory to don the orange and blue tools of ignorance from Canada.  The first two worked out so well I’m not surprised the Illini went north again.  Both Chris Robinson and Lars Davis were [...]

Filed under: Recruits on July 25th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

Daniel Parker It’s recruiting season and the University of Illinois baseball staff are busy.  They’ve just received a letter of intent from Daniel PArker.  Parker is a SS/OF from Lawrence, Kansas.  Assistant coach Eric Snider was the key recruiter on this project and is high on Parker.  “He’s an offensive type of player who could [...]

Filed under: Recruits on July 18th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »