The Illini who are playing in college summer leagues have been busy typing away for the fightingillini.com’s Summer Diamond Notes. A few days ago, Mike Stankewicz checked in from the Crystal Lake Cardinals and just today, Nick Stockwell writes from the Lombard Orioles. Both are in the Chicago Suburban League. I don’t know if the Illini baseball
program plans for these Summer Diamond Notes to keep up at this pace but I think it’s a great idea.
Oh, in case anyone is interested, here is Lars Davis’ profile on Purple Row, a Colorado Rockies blog.
Finally, I notice that former Illini Chris Basak has gotten in a couple games for the Yanks. No at-bats yet, though.
Followup: Shawn Roof, the Illini shortstop who was drafted in the 33rd round by the Tigers is now on the roster of their Rookie League affiliate, the Gulf Coast League Tigers in Lakeland, Florida.
Lars Davis is now on the Tri-City Dust Devils located in Pasco, Washington.
Here’s Fighting Illini.com’s writeup on Roof and Davis making it to pro ball.