According to Dan Itel of The Hillsboro Argus, Jordan Parr is again feeling at home with the Hillsboro (OR) Hops now that he’s back to playing a more familiar position. His first few weeks with the Class A Short Season Hops have been a little harrowing as they have tried…
After my summer trip to Alaska, I’m getting back in the swing of things. Checking the news, it looks like the commitment of Casey Fletcher to the Illinois Baseball program is getting some media attention now. The Champaign News-Gazette has a feature article on Casey and the familial connection with…
Oregonlive.com has feature article on the two Parr brothers… no, not Justin and Jordan but Jordan and older brother, Josh (left). The two Chillicothe, Illinois natives are now paired up on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ single-A affiliate Hillsboro Hops. Big brother Josh is excited to play with Jordan: "I was, one,…
Justin Parr: still collecting trophies The 2013 University of Illinois baseball season is over but a few players are still raking in some awards it seems: Starter Kevin Duchene earned another Freshman All-American award. After receiving the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American honor from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, Duchene garnered the Freshman…
On vacation back East, my wife and I decided to catch a Bowie BaySox game with friends in Annapolis. Of course, I know full well that Kyle Hudson is on the roster with the Double-A Oriole team and I was hoping to see him play. Maybe even get a chance…
Looks like it’s official. According to fightingillini.com, Casey Fletcher has been added to the Illinois roster as a preferred walk-on. Casey is the son of Illini baseball legend Darrin Fletcher. Preferred, indeed. If he’s anything like his dad who still holds Illini baseball records, any team would prefer him. Seriously,…
Illinois players have now begun summer ball. Not surprisingly, a sizable fraction of them are headed north to the Northwoods League. Seven of the 23 Illini players playing in leagues this summer are representing teams in the NWL. In total, Illini players will be playing at nine separate summer leagues…
Four University of Illinois Baseball players have been chosen in the 2013 MLB Draft. Joining Justin Parr who was picked in the 8th round are three more Illini players, Jordan Parr, Thomas Lindauer and Kevin Johnson. Taking a look at each player: Justin Parr Outfielder Philadelphia Phillies Round 8, Pick…
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. …