Davis, Kimes and Parr drafted in day 2 of the MLB draft

Three Illini (and one Illini recruit) were drafted today, the second day of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.   Adam Davis Position Catcher Round/Overall Pick 11th/335 MLB Team Baltimore Orioles   Josh Parr Position Shortstop Round/Overall Pick 12th/364 MLB Team Arizona Diamondbacks   Corey Kimes Position Pitcher Round/Overall…

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Illini players signed and headed to the minors

  Bonadonna:  Bound for Rookie League As of today, four Illinois draftees have signed pro contracts with their respective teams.  Big Ten Network has the info. Brandon Wikoff has signed with the Astros and will report to single-A Tri-City Valley Cats in the New York-Penn League.  He’ll start June 23. …

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Dominic Altobelli to sign with the Colorado Rockies organization

  I just got off the phone with Mike Altobelli, father of Dominic Altobelli.  Turns out a representative of the Colorado Rockies will be coming to the Altobelli household tonight so that Dom can sign his first pro contract.  Over the weekend, Dominic will be heading to his first assignment…

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Speedster Joe Bonadonna grabbed by Texas Rangers in 43rd round

Illinois fans can celebrate again today as Illini centerfielder Joe Bonadonna was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 43rd round.  This makes three current Illinois players drafted, the most since 2005.  Yesterday, Brandon Wikoff was chosen in the fifth round and Dominic Altobelli was picked in the 16th round.…

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