The MLB draft is now over. The annual draft which took place Sunday evening through Tuesday. It included 20 rounds plus a couple extra supplemental rounds. In all, 615 high school and college baseball players were picked by the thirty MLB organizations. Two of those players were from the Illinois…
In this week’s 2023 MLB Draft, two Illini hurlers were selected by baseball organizations with the intention of moving on up into the minor league system. Both were right-handed pitchers and both were chosen on Tuesday, the second day of the draft. Jack Wenninger Round 6 – Pick 186 Mets…
It was a big week for Illini baseball. First, Michael Massey made an appearance for the Kansas City Royals. (he’s back with Omaha but in my opinion, he’ll be back). Now, three current players have their chance to move forward into pro ball. Cole Kirschsieper Starting pitcher Cole Kirschsieper was…
This year, two Illini were chosen in the 2021 MLB Draft. Both were sophomore pitchers and they were picked in Day 3 of the draft. Who are they? They were the two winningest starters on the 2021 Illini squad, Andrew Hoffmann and Nathan Lavender. Hoffmann was chosen by the Atlanta…
For those keeping track, all six of the Illinois baseball players who were drafted by Major League organizations have been signed by their respected teams. These players were drafted in the 2019 MLB Draft which occurred June 3-4. There’s more! Andy Fisher Free Agent Cincinnati Reds In addition, starting pitcher…
It’s been three days of MLB Draft excitement for six Illini baseball players. Here’s a quick review… These are the six Illinois baseball players that were drafted in the 2019 MLB Draft this past week: Player Team Round Pick Michael Massey Kansas City Royals 4 109th Jack Yalowitz Colorado Rockies…
Zac Taylor 25th round – 762nd overall Chicago Cubs In today’s MLB Draft, outfielder Zac Taylor became the third Illini chosen in as many rounds. He was picked by the Chicago Cubs in the 25th round (762nd overall). In my opinion, senior outfielder Taylor is a great deal for the…
Quinten Sefcik 24th round – 714th round overall Cincinnati Reds One round after Cyrillo Watson was picked in the MLB Draft, his set-up man Quinten Sefcik was chosen. Sefcik, a senior hurler was picked by the Cincinnati Reds organization in the 24th round and 714th overall. Sefcik has played a…
Cyrillo Watson 23rd round – 701st overall Los Angeles Dodgers Illinois’ fourth pick in the MLB Draft was its first pitcher taken. In round 23, Cyrillo Watson was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers with the 701st overall pick. Cyrillo Watson is a junior righty and has been improving each…
Ben Troike 11th round – 388th overall Tampa Bay Rays In the early rounds on Wednesday, Illini shortstop Ben Troike heard his name called during the MLB Draft. Troike was drafted by Tampa Bay in the 11th round and 388th overall. The Tinley Park alum, Troike is a junior like…