Illini get in the mix during fifth round in the MLB draft

Wikoff: 5th round pick by Houston The fifth round was magic for the Illini in the First-Year Player Draft.  Brandon Wikoff was picked by the Houston Astros in the 161st pick overall. Seven picks later, Seth Schwindenhammer was drafted by the Red Sox.  Schwindenhammer is a 2008 recruit of Coach Hartleb’s crew.  I’ll post more [...]

Filed under: Announcements on June 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Hoosiers in the MLB draft

Indiana did pretty well in the first day of the MLB draft.  Three Hoosiers were drafted in the first 50 picks. Share Tags: Big Ten, first-year player draft, indiana Related posts With help from Milroy and Roper, Illini finish off Indiana (0) Indiana overpowers Illinois 12-3 (0) Preview: Illinois host the Hoosiers for the conference [...]

Filed under: Big Ten on June 9th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Huth: Draftable Illini

Junior Brandon Wikoff is an obvious choice by teams next week when MLB has their First-Year Player Draft.  I think we all knew that.  But the News-Gazette’s Jeff Huth has a posting on IlliniHQ.com on other Illini players and recruits (other than Brandon Wikoff) who also might get the call on MLB Draft Day.  Check [...]

Filed under: Draft on June 6th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

The official end of the 2009 Illini season

Here is the NCAA Baseball bracket and no, Illinois isn’t listed.  I logically knew they didn’t have much of a chance but I watched the announcement on ESPN this morning regardless in case a miracle may have occurred.  Minnesota, Ohio State and Indiana will all be representing the Big Ten in the Regionals in 2009 [...]

Filed under: Analysis on May 25th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

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