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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Justin Parr: #1 in conference batting average for 2011 The local paper, the News-Gazette, just posted a list of the top 100 Illini athletes according to sportswriter Jeff Huth. Illini baseball got their due getting eight players mentioned on the list. #23 Justin Parr #38 Charlie Tilson #44 Brandon Hohl…
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…