Pitching coach Westray dismissed by Coach Hartleb

After six years as the University of Illinois pitching coach, Ken Westray has been given his walking papers by Coach Hartleb. From the News-Gazette: “I have decided to go in a different direction with our pitching coach position,” he wrote. “I want to thank Ken Westray for his work and contributions over the past six [...]

Filed under: Announcements on June 18th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Photos of Tuesday’s practice

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! »

Photos of Wednesday’s Practice: My first visit to Illinois Field this year

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! »