It is just a few quick minutes till the Hot Stove Fundraiser (click here to watch it) so this article will be quick. Here are a few photos of this weekend’s practice. They had beautiful weather suitable for any game. Time to for all of us to watch the Hot…
Even though it was just practice, it was great to see the team on the field again. On Thursday afternoon, I dropped by Illinois Field to watch the Illini baseball players take practice. Everyone is prepping for the Orange and Blue World Series which begins September 28th. It’s a…
Will Krug takes his cuts in the batting cage on Friday What best way to gear up for the 2015 Illinois Baseball Hot Stove Banquet than to watch the baseball team practice? I stopped by the Irwin Indoor Facility today and took in some of the action. Though they have…
The temps were hovering around zero degrees this afternoon but that didn’t stop me from seeing a little baseball. Granted, it was just practice but considering it’s January in Illinois, I was still thrilled. Reid Roper is interview by TV media. By the way, that’s Illini Baseball Assistant Sports Information…
The last couple of days have been move-in days for the students as they get ready for the new semester at the University of Illinois. First classes begin this coming Monday (study hard, players!) If past years are any indication, the Illinois baseball team will be getting some practice in…
It’s getting close to baseball season and there’s seems to be a little more media attention focused on the team. Jordan Parr gave an interview to Illini Productions while at practice yesterday. Coach Dan Hartleb got a few words in as well. He talked about the team’s performance last year…
With two weeks left before the Illinois baseball season starts, Jordan Parr gets in an interview with Illini Productions during practice at the Irwin Indoor Practice Facility. Jordan talks about coming back to the Illini after being drafted by the Dodgers, the new freshman on the team and even sneaks…
Talking about baseball is one thing but seeing some action is another. Glad to see the team getting some practice in even if it’s indoors at the Irwin Indoor Center. Coach Hartleb talked gave an interview to the Illini Productions crew on the first day of official practice yesterday and…
Kevin Johnson throws some warm up tosses by the left field wall I trotted out to the ballpark after work on Monday and got to see the ballplayers in practice. Note the new unis. Here are some photos I took while I was out there. Don’t forget, the Orange and…
Kelly Norris Jones rounds the paths Yes, baseball in January. On Tuesday, I got word that the Illinois Baseball team was practicing at Illinois Field so I grabbed the Canon and got out to shoot some photos. Two hurlers that the Illini will depend on in the 2012 season: …