Former Illini catcher Chris Robinson spurred his Team Canada to victory over the USA in the final game of the Pan Am Games. Canada defeated the US team 2-1. Robinson played a big part in his team’s victory. His base hit in the sixth inning started a two-out rally. Robinson…
The Big Ten Records Book has now been updated to reflect the 2011 season. For those of us interested in Big Ten Baseball here is their Baseball Records page. The Records Book includes records of every type of category. It begins with an overview of the 2011 season then includes…
Now that his minor league season with the Iowa Cubs is finished, former Illini Chris Robinson will once again join up with Team Canada. Team Canada’s web site has the full roster. More specifically, Robbie and and Canadian teammates will be taking part in the 2011 IBAF World Cup in…
Reid Roper awaits a pitch during the last game of the Orange and Blue World Series Today was the last game of Illinois Baseball’s Orange and Blue World Series. Having split the first two games, this was the rubber game and I’m sure competitive juices were flowing. Among the fans…
The schedule for the 2012 Big East/Big Ten Challenge has been released. You can find it at http://www.bigtenbigeastbaseballchallenge.com/ Relevant to our interests, here are the Illinois games: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 1:00pm Notre Dame at Illinois (Walter Fuller Complex – Field #1, St. Petersburg, FL) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012 4:00pm…
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…
Tyler Hamer throwing from the mound at last year’s Orange and Blue World Series It’s time for some October baseball. Yes, Cardinals fans, I know your team is in the playoffs but I’m talking about Illinois Baseball Orange and Blue World Series. Once again, the annual split squad series is…
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 stopped by practice again today after work. I’m glad I did because I ran into my friend John Santas from the Dugout Club. John always makes watching baseball that much more fun. There was a special visitor at today’s practice at Illinois Field. Josh Parr, who was drafted just…
It looks like the Illini are representin’ in minor league playoff action in 2011. Joe Bonadonna (left, with the Illini) and the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins Single-A) are seeing playoff action for the first time in 12 years. They did in style too. They won 13 of their last 15 games…