Two bombs for Hohl Friday night
Brandon Hohl had a big game on Friday night for his Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. He hit two homers with three rbis. The Rafters won 11-2 keyed by Hohl’s performance. Here is the box score.
Recruiting, NWL All-Star Game, and some smartypants
Just a little catch-up on some news lately: An infielder from Dakota Dunes, SD has signed a letter of intent. David Kerian can play shortstop, third base, or second base. He’s also a switch hitter. He’s a valuable prospect it seems. He was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the…
Former Illini show some power over 4th weekend
I’m a little late with this but some former Orange and Blue celebrated the Red, White and Blue this past 4th of July weekend. Former catcher Lars Davis (left with Illinois) had a fantastic game with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers’ record setting 17-5 performance at their new ONEOK Field. He…
It’s Cornhusker Day in the Big Ten
In Big Ten land, today belongs to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. July 1 is their first official day of membership in our conference. Conference commissioner James Delany welcome message appeared in today’s Omaha World-Herald easing the team and school into the new era. Delany begins by focusing on the academic side…
Wes Braun interviewed by Oy! Chicago
Illinois’ All-Big Ten Third Team pitcher Wes Braun got some post season press coverage. He was interviewed by Jeremy Fine of Oy! Chicago, an online Jewish social website. It’s an illuminating interview… you’ll find out Wes’ hopes for the future, favorite Jewish ballplayers and favorite pizza. By the way, you…
Altobelli advances to Asheville
Good news for former Illini 3B Dominic Altobelli. One week after getting written up in the local paper where he plays for the Tri-City Dust Devils, he’s been promoted to the next level. He’ll be playing for the Class A Asheville Tourists in the Colorado Rockies organization. Dom is off…
Former Illini 3B Altobelli gets some good press
An excited email from Mike Altobelli landed in my inbox today. He was happy because Jack Millikin of the Tri-City Herald did a write-up on his son, former Illini thirdbaseman Dominic Altobelli. “I like the attitude Altobelli brings to the park. He wants to move up, but he’s not going…
Illini Draft Class of 2011: what minor league teams are they on now?
By now, those members of the 2011 Illinois baseball team who were drafted and signed are getting used the minor league system and how it works. In some cases, players have been shuffling from one level to another. Case in point, I saw Adam Davis’ tweet today that he is…
Willie Argo and Justin Parr hit for big numbers in the Northwoods League
Wow, what a game that two Illini had yesterday in the Northwoods League! Playing for the Madison Mallards, Willie Argo drove in six runs and Justin Parr got five hits. The Mallards won 16-3 over the Waterloo Bucks. For the record, Argo was 2 for 4 with two homeruns and…
Adam Davis signed by Orioles
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…