Lars Davis goes early in Amateur Draft

This shouldn’t be a big surprise. University of Illinois catcher Lars Davis went in the 3rd round (102nd overall) of the First-Year Player draft yesterday. The lucky team is the Colorado Rockies. I’ve probably said it before but I’ve never seen a college player exude professionalism the way Davis does. When he is playing, he [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 8th, 2007 | Leave a Comment! »

Robbie Signed by Tigers

  The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with former Illini catcher Chris Robinson.  Robbie was drafted this year by the Tigers in the 3rd round. Share Tags: chris robinson, rookie draft Related posts Preview: Illinois host the Hoosiers for the conference home opener (1) Quick look at former Illini in Spring Training (1) Hudson [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 22nd, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

Illini Dusty Bensko and the MLB draft

TBZ commentor ylees wonders why Illini firstbaseman Dusty Bensko wasn’t drafted this week in the MLB draft. I have to say, that question crosses my mind, too. He led the team in homers with 16 and hit .317. I contacted the News-Gazette sports department for their take on it and they were kind enough to [...]

Filed under: Former Illini in the pros on June 10th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

MLB Draft Begins Tomorrow

Tomorrow the 2005 MLB Draft will commence. The Arizona Diamondbacks have the first pick and claim to have narrowed their pick to three pitchers and some shortstop named Justin Upton. Maybe this one can field. As for myself, I will be watching to see what happens to catcher Chris Robinson. He will most likely be [...]

Filed under: Uncategorized on June 6th, 2005 | Leave a Comment! »

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