Illinois Baseball Report

Catching up on some long overdue news regarding Illini players who’ve gone on to the wild blue yonder otherwise known as the minor leagues:
Scott Shaw, who was drafted by the New York Mets in the 2008 draft, had a pretty awesome 2009 for the Port St Lucie Mets.  Shaw led the Mets in many [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on November 14th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

A while back I posted a note saying that the Delmarva Shorebirds were taking questions to ask Kyle Hudson (and teammate L.J. Hoes) in an interview. 
The Shorebirds have conducted their interview and it is now posted on the Shorebirds website.  I’m listening to it right now.  I see from the accompanying article that John [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on July 27th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

The Delmarva Shorebirds will be holding a Q&A session with former Illini Kyle Hudson.  Here are details on how to submit questions if you’re interested.  The deadline to submit is July 22. 
The Q&A is an effort to “connect fans with the Shorebirds players”.  Fellow Shorebird L.J. Hoes will also be participating in the Q&A [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on July 15th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

As a follow-up to my note on Kyle Hudson yesterday, I’d like to give props to Hannah Seward who is a big Delmarva Shorebird fan.  A week or so ago, I linked to a photo of hers here on IBR.  Anyway, Hannah emailed to say hi and passed on her website, GoShorebirds.com which covers the [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 26th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

The Mattoon Charleston Journal-Gazette Times-Courier has a nice feature article on former Illini centerfielder Kyle Hudson who is faring just fine with the Oriole Class A Delmarva Shorebirds. 
Hudson has 17 stolen bases so far this year and 31 runs scored both good for second on the team.

Tags: kyle hudson, Media

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Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 25th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Just ran across a nice photo of Kyle Hudson on Flickr presumably taken by a Delmarva Shorebird fan (with a VERY nice camera).
…and yes, he’s running. 

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Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 8th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Hudson in his Illinois days
Former Illini and Mattoon, Illinois native Kyle Hudson is hitting the ball well lately while playing for the Delmarva Shorebirds, a team in the Class A South Atlantic League.  For those who don’t know (like I didn’t), Delmarva is situated on the peninsula of Maryland. 
Hudson, who is still playing [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 2nd, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

Former Illini Kyle Hudson was named to Orioles blog Birds Watcher’s Top 20 Oriole Prospect list. 
They say:
With the wide receiver instincts, and his great speed, he tracts the ball down very good in the outfield, reminding me some what of Adam Jones. I watched a highlight video of this kid, I was amazed [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on April 20th, 2009 | Leave a Comment! »

I always enjoy getting emails especially when they come from former Illini players.  Shawn Roof updated me on his latest since he got promoted to the Tigers’ AA squad, the Erie Seawolves.
Roof is enjoying the slightly cooler weather in Erie, PA (compared to Single-A weather in Florida, at least).  However, the biggest change is everyone [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on July 28th, 2008 | Leave a Comment! »

Hudson off to a good start with the Aberdeen Ironbirds
The 2008 Illini draftees have made a good impression so far in the minors. If the first couple weeks are any indication, they are in the pros for a while.
Former Illini and All-Big Ten centerfielder Kyle Hudson is at the Orioles’ A farm team in Aberdeen.  [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on July 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment »