On the last day of MLB’s First-Year Player Draft, Illini bullpen stalwart Ronnie Muck got the call. With the 899th pick in the 30th round, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim chose Muck. The right hander from Maine South (Park Ridge, IL) graduated this past year and pitched four years…
Congrats to Illini shortstop Adam Walton. It was announced yesterday that Walton was honored as an Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American Shortstop. Here is the full list of Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American honorees. Walton topped all Illini with a .329 batting average and scored 22 runs while maintaining an 18-game hitting…
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…
Matt Milroy: drafted 11th round by the Marlins Here’s a quick roundup of a few media stories that have come out these past few days surrounding the Illini Draft Class of 2012: -NBC affiliate WEEK has a video link to their interview with Jordan Parr after his selection in the…
Via Twitter, Willie Argo, who was drafted in the 22nd round on Wednesday, announces that he signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rays today. Congratulations, Willie!
In Day 3 of the MLB Draft, three more University of Illinois players join Matt Milroy as MLB draft selections. Within ten rounds, Willie Argo, Jordan Parr and Kevin Johnson were drafted by MLB teams. Willie Argo 22nd round (692nd pick overall) Tampa Bay Rays CF No college player…
Congratulations to Matt Milroy who was drafted by the Miami Marlins this afternoon in the 11th round (347th pick overall)! Milroy fulfilled my secret prediction that he would be the first Illini picked in the 2012 MLB draft. He’s got some real stuff. That’s why the Red Sox drafted…
On Monday, Illini recruit Charlie Tilson finally made his decision and he chose to sign with the St Louis Cardinals who drafted him in this year’s MLB draft. It might not have been an easy decision to make but the $1.275 million may have helped the 79th round outfielder make…
On the third and last day of the First-Year Player Draft, Willie Argo was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was chosen in 43rd round. He joins Adam Davis, Josh Parr and Corey Kimes (and Illini recruit Charlie Tilson) who were picked in Day 2. Willie Argo Position Outfielder Round/Overall…