One of Illinois’ most consistent starters in recent memory will be going on to greener pastures. According to FightingIllini.com, righthander Ty Weber has been signed by the San Francisco Giants organization this week! This has been a roller-coaster year for senior Ty Weber. He was off to a great start…
Jim Callis of MLB.com reports that Illinois starter Cody Sedlock signed with the Baltimore Orioles today. As a result of his first round selection, He’ll receive a nice sum of almost 2.1 million. 1st-rder Cody Sedlock signs w/@Orioles for $2,097,200 (pick 27 value). Illinois RHP, heavy 91-93 sinker to 96,…
The wait is finally over. Illinois head coach Dan Hartleb will be back as head coach with the Illinois baseball team for the 2015-16 season. Pending UI Board of Trustees approval, Hartleb received a five-year extension which will keep him on the team through the 2020 season. Fighting Illini Director…
It looks like Illini catcher Kelly Norris-Jones will be playing close to home for the summer of ‘14. It was announced yesterday that Norris-Jones was among the first three signings by the Victoria (BC) HarbourCats. The HarbourCats play in the West Coast League. Of the three recent signings by the…
The News-Gazette reported last Thursday that Matt Milroy signed a deal with the Miami Marlins. That’s great news! Milroy who was drafted in the 11th round, reportedly received a $100,000 signing bonus in the deal. He’ll start playing for the Jamestown Jammers in the Class A New York-Penn League. Fish…
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…
Congrats to Adam Davis who got signed by the Baltimore Orioles yesterday. Davis was drafted in the 11th round of the MLB rookie draft by the Orioles. Davis reported yesterday to the Orioles’ minor league complex in Sarasota, Florida. He joins Josh Parr, Chris Pack, and Corey Kimes as Illini…
Corey Kimes Chris Pack There were two more signings of Illini players this weekend. Corey Kimes inked a contract with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Kimes was picked in the 18th round by the Twins. He’ll report to the Fort Myers (Fla) Miracle in the Florida State League which is…
Congratulations to Josh Parr who just signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday. Shortstop Parr, who just finished his junior year with the University of Illinois, signed quickly after the Dbacks drafted him in the 12th round on Tuesday. You can expect to see Parr soon in the short season single-A…
Maybe it’s a little for this but Happy New Year! It has been a couple weeks since I posted and I do apologize for that. One month from yesterday, the Illini baseball team will be playing in their first game of the 2011 season. It’s hard to believe. I remind…