Corey Kimes looks hard core on his baseball card…
… but that’s what we expect from him. Former Illini Kimes played with the Elizabethton (TN) Twins in the Appalachian Rookie League last year.
Something new to check out for the new year
Happy New Year everybody! It’s nice to go into 2012 knowing that our team is the reigning Big Ten co-champions AND the Big Ten Tournament Champions. That’s gotta carry some weight and I’m sure help in terms of confidence. With our new, improved schedule (i.e. tougher) for 2012, we’ll be…
Illinois Baseball Hot Stove Banquet almost a month away
John Santas from the Illinois Dugout Club just sent me an email reminding me that the annual Illinois Baseball Hot Stove Banquet is soon approaching. He even sent me a pdf registration form with all the details. Here’s the scoop: Saturday, January 28, 2012 I Hotel 2:30 PM – Private…
Robbie on the move
After three productive seasons at the Iowa Cubs, former Illini catcher Chris Robinson will be heading on to a different venue. Robinson has been signed by the Texas Ranger organization. In my opinion, it’s a good move for Robinson, who hit .316 with 29 rbis in 2011. Robbie has done…
Baseball Cube enhances their college coverage
The Baseball Cube which tracks MLB and Minor League stats, updated their site so that the University of Illinois Fighting Illini have their own page. In the past, the Cube has done ok as far as posting college stats when they can but this is the first time I’ve seen…
Former Illini Rohde juggles baseball and law school
There’s a very nice feature article on former Illini Mike Rohde at the John Marshall Law School web site. Rohde who played first base for Illinois went on to play for the Gary SouthShore Railcats. Not only that, we’ve heard him behind the mike for a few of the home…
Illinois Baseball announces stiff schedule for 2012
Every man is like the company he is wont to keep. Euripides (484-406 B.C.) It’s a relevant quote considering the announcement three days ago of the 2012 Illini Baseball schedule. This is big news. Not just because the new schedule has come out so early. But also because of the…
Illini baseball program signs eight during 2011 recruiting season
Last week, FightingIllini.com reported on Coach Hartleb and Co.’s successful recruiting trip. When all was said and done, eight high school players had signed letters of intent to the University of Illinois. It breaks down like this: Illinois recruited five pitchers, one catcher, one shortstop and one outfielder. Of the…
Illinois “does it right” say 2011 draftees
Yesterday, Illini Baseball Sports Information Director Ben Taylor posted a great article on the Fighting Illini website entitled Recent Draftees Say Illinois ‘Does It Right’. The piece is about Josh Parr, Corey Kimes and Adam Davis (left) and their transition from college ball to the pros. All three having nothing…
Streator’s Nagle signs letter of intent
The Bloomington Pantagraph has run a story on Ryan Nagle who has just signed a letter of intent with the University of Illinois. Nagle is a senior at Streator High School. Nagle stressed that education was a big part of his decision for his pick of Illinois over his other…