This week, the Illinois baseball team have been practicing out at Illinois Field. On Thursday afternoon, I took off work early and observed the guys in action. While I was there, I snapped a few shots. I was especially interested to see this person. This is newly installed assistant Coach…
It’s the fall semester now at the University of Illinois. As is the tradition with the Illinois Baseball Report this time of year, I’ve replaced the banner photo with up to date photos (and players!). I do put some thought into who goes up top but it’s certainly not a…
I stopped by Illinois Field today after work and there was a noticeable difference. The Illinois baseball players were dressed up in their numbered jerseys. Not only that, they were already divided up in the Oranges and the Blues, gearing up for next week’s Orange and Blue World Series. It’s…
It was a bright, hot, 96-degree afternoon on Wednesday when the Illini baseball team when out to Illinois Field to practice. It was my first chance to see the new 2013-14 squad in action. There were some changes, of course. New haircuts, new signage at the park, and yes, some…
Thomas Lindauer gets a handle on the ball before tossing it to first base during fielding practice The Illini baseball team got out to Illinois Field today for Day 2 of Fall Practice. After work, I got out to the park and snapped a few shots. There were lots of…
Today was the first day of fall practice for the 2012-13 University of Illinois baseball team. For those interested, FightingIllini.com has posted the schedule for the off-season practice as well as the annual Orange and Blue World Series at Illinois Field. Coach Hartleb found time to do a pre-practice interview…
Today was the first day of fall classes at the University of Illinois. Anyone on campus has already noticed the extra hustle and bustle. I want to wish the Illinois baseball players a successful semester. Study hard and have fun (but not too much fun!) The Illini baseball schedule for…
Illini freshman David Kerian rounds third base for the Blue team I’ve spent the last two afternoons at the ballpark and it’s a joy to see an Illinois baseball game even if it’s just a scrimmage among the team. It’s nice to see the new guys… the freshmen and transfers…
Practice at Illinois Field has, of course, been going on for a few weeks now but fightingillini.com has posted a schedule of practice times for anyone who wants to stop by and watch the boys play. The schedule includes the the official dates for the Orange and Blue World Series…
I always say this at time of year but it’s nice to watch Illini baseball even if it’s only practice. The last couple days, I stopped by Illinois Field to watch the team of 2012 go through their drills. No they may not be playing a game but it’s still…