Let me say that I am very proud of our Illini baseball team. What a great showing in the Frisco Classic! In the fifth inning of the third game, they were only two runs from sweeping three nationally ranked teams. Illini pitching held their opponents to four runs for the…
After a good showing in South Carolina last weekend, Illinois (3-3) will be put to the test. They will be facing three nationally ranked teams in Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and UCLA at the Frisco Classic. Wow, the Frisco Classic is a big deal. Check out the tourney’s website. Billed…
After falling in Friday’s match, Fighting Illini baseball picked themselves up and won both Saturday’s and Sunday’s games to even their record to 3-3. Down in South Carolina, starter Cole Kirchsieper earned his first career win in a big way and Garrett McGowan hit his first Big Ten homerun. Western…
After starting out with a 1-2 opening weekend, the Illini will hope to improve on that record in South Carolina. This will be the seventh straight year, they will going to SC. This year, the Illini will be taking on three teams in two stadiums at the Brittain Resorts Invitational.…
One weekend down. The Illinois baseball team took the first game of the season then drop the last two of the weekend down in the warmer climes of Winston-Salem. I’m sure the Illini wish they could have pulled at least one more win out but we saw some good play…
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. What better way to spend it with your loved one than to follow your favorite baseball team during their season opener? This weekend, Illinois will be taking on Milwaukee, Seton Hall and Wake Forest. It’s been a long off-season and we’re all ready for some…
From time to time, I like to interview those people who are involved with the Illinois Baseball program. Recently, I interviewed former Illini catcher and current Marketing Coordinator David Craan. I’ve also had the pleasure to chat with photographers, sports information directors (actually twice), and other former players who made…
On the heels of the announcement that they were chosen to place fourth in the Big Ten by Perfect Game, the Illinois Baseball team held Media Day on Friday afternoon. Local sports pundits heard from Coach Hartleb, Garrett Acton and others at the Irwin Practice Facility. Acton who chose to…
On Saturday night, the Chancellor Ballroom at the iHotel was filled to capacity with loyal Illinois Baseball fans for the 2020 First Federal Hot Stove Banquet. Three-time Manager of the Year Buck Showalter was the keynote speaker and Mike Namoff facilitated a successful live and silent auction for Illinois Baseball. …
Hi Illinois baseball fans, In the spirit of the new year and new season, I thought I would write up a quick article about “What is the Illinois Baseball Report?” Many of you see my posts and photos and might wonder, “who is the guy behind the Illinois Baseball Report?” …