As suspected, Illinois OF Justin Parr was drafted in the Major League draft today. He didn’t place too shabby. He was the 241st player taken in today’s draft. He was picked in the 8th round by the Philadelphia Phillies. Only 14 Illini players have been selected higher than the 8th…
Well, the Illinois 2013 season is now over. To be honest, they got further than even I thought they would. It was three games into the NCAA Regionals and losing quite a heartbreaker to Georgia Tech. For those who care, GT ended up giving Vanderbilt a run for their money. …
There’s some exciting news on the recruiting front. Casey Fletcher, son of former Illini Darrin Fletcher and grandson of another former Illini Tom Fletcher has accepted an offer to join the Illini baseball program as a preferred walk-on. Darrin Fletcher (right) at 2010 Alumni Day with another Illini great, Donn…
Never say die. There could always be another day. This season’s Illinois Baseball team is moving forward! The 2013 season will continue for the Illinois Baseball team as they have been selected by the NCAA to move on to the Regional Tournament. Despite their early exit from the Big Ten…
Davis Hendrickson drove home the sole run in today’s loss In an elimination game against Minnesota at the Big Ten Tournament, Illinois (34-18) couldn’t hold on to a slim lead and lost 3-1 and will have to say goodbye to Minneapolis. Ryan Castellanos was a hard luck loser as he…
John Kravetz’ win extends the Illini’s stay in Minneapolis With their backs up against the wall at the Big Ten Tournament, Illinois (34-17) came through. Like yesterday, it was a tight, 3-2 ballgame but this time, Illinois came up on top. They defeated Michigan (29-27) who are already eliminated from…
Three hits for Illinois’ David Kerian in Game 1 loss In a heartbreaking Game One of the Big Ten Tournament, Illinois (33-17) lost to Minnesota (31-20) on walk-off hit by the score of 3-2. Illinois had the lead till the Gophers tied it 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth…
On the eve of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament opening day, the conference awards were announced and the Fighting Illini were represented quite well. For starters, Illini players wrapped up two big awards. First the big news, centerfielder Justin Parr was named Big Ten Player of the Year. Following that…
Drasen Johnson gets the ‘W’ in Illinois’ clinching victory Illinois Baseball dropped their last game of the regular season to Minnesota but they still had plenty to be happy about. With Friday’s 4-3 win over the Golden Gophers, the Orange and Blue will be advancing to the Big Ten Tournament…
Kevin Duchene comes through again versus Minnesota Kevin Duchene continues to pitch well as he won his eighth game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. It was a key win as the Illini (32-15, 13-9 Big Ten) were facing a formidable pitcher in Tom Windle. The Illinois offense managed to score…