Baseball in Illinois

RiverHawks Baseball Announces 2012 Coaching Staff

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:10:25 PST

The Rockford RiverHawks Independent baseball club announced their coaching for the 2012 season.

RiverHawks Manager Rich Austin

Returning as manager is Richard Austin, who starts his second season as RiverHawks manager after playing for the the Rockford from 2002-2004 and again in 2010. Rockford finished last season with 37-59 record.

Rockford will also bring back both assistant coaches from last season, hitting coach Patrick O'Sullivan and pitching coach Scott Roehl. All three coaches finished their playing careers with the RiverHawks in 2010.

The RiverHawks will add an additional coach this season Justin Small. Small is an assistant coach for Rockford Boylan HS.

Rockford is looking to improve on their last place finish along with being last in the league in pitching in 2011.

Aurora University Baseball Picked to Win the NAC for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:13:14 PST

Aurora University baseball is picked to win the 2012 Northern Athletics Conference by D3Baseball.com.

Returning for Aurora are two D3Baseball.com Third Team All-Americans, senior outfielder Josh Davidson and DH Mike Foley. Also returning for the Spartans is NAC Co-Pitcher of the Year Drew Gay.

Concordia Illinois looks to be as good as Aurora in 2012 with the NAC Position Player of the Year catcher Nick Skala. Skala was drafted in the 37th round by the Orioles but returned to school. Also returning are All-American outfielder Cam Stevens and outfielder Dan Eichholzer.

Illinois Benedictine returns seven position players and five pitchers for 2012. Head baseball coach John Ostrowski is looking for his 900th win this season. Coach Ostrowski begins his 39th season at Benedictine.

Rockford returns two All-Conference players with infielder Jimmy Dercks and outfielder/infielder Ryne Billesbach.

Midwest Collegiate Baseball League Adds Seventh Team - Illinois Lincolns

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:18:37 PST

The Midwest Collegiate Baseball League announced that the Illinois Lincolns will join the league for this summer. The Illinois Lincolns are from Will County and will play their home games at Joliet Junior College.

The Lincolns join the Dekalb County Liners, Dupage Hounds, Rockford Foresters, Will County CrakerJacks, Chicago Zephers and the Southland Vikings. An 8th club is also expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Midwest Collegiate League was formed in 2010 and is quickly becoming one of the most notable summer collegiate leagues in the Midwest.

Illinois Baseball Players Named to the 2012 NCBWA Division II Preseason All-Region Team

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:18:05 PST

Two baseball players at Illinois schools have been named to the NCBWA Division II preseason All-Region Team in the Midwest Region.

Senior outfielder Mike Bolling from Lewis University was named to the First Team of the Midwest Region. Mike is a transfer from Triton College, attended Guerin Prep HS and lives in Chicago Illinois. Bolling led the conference in stolen bases last season with 31.

Senior closer Brian Thompson from Quincy University was named to the NCBWA Second Team of the Midwest Region. Brian went to Monmouth-Roseville HS and lives in Monmouth Illinois. Thompson led the nation in saves last season with 16.

2012 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin(CCIW) Baseball Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:28:36 PST

Illinois Wesleyan and North Park finished on top of the CCIW in 2011 and Wesleyan returns all but two position players for 2012.

Illinois Wesleyan has finished on top of the CCIW three of the last five years and returns with All-American first baseman Kevin Callahan and All-Region players Jon Erickson, Bobby Czarnowski and A.J. Nathan.

North Park lost their starting outfield and all but one starting infielder, All-Region third baseman Ryan Javich. 2011 All-Conference picks Eric Sousanes and Brad Medina will also add leadership for North Park in 2012.

Wheaton College returns All-Region players Trey Martin and Justin Zeller. Between the two they hit 17 home runs and drove in 79 last year.

Augustana returns their most outstanding pitcher, Jared McIntosh. McIntosh was a first team All-CCIW in 2011 and went 4-0 with a 2.68 era. Joing McIntosh is closer Josiah Martin and infielder Joe Cecchi.

North Central also lost it's starting outfield to graduation but three year starter Steve Hlavac will return to the outfield after an injury in 2011.

Elmhurst returns fifth year senior infielder Zach Hofer who is also the teams closer. Second team All-Region sophomore Dave Wolek and Gold Glove infielder Brian Evans also return for the Blue Jays.

Milikin returns infielder Theo Facer, .345, 8 doubles, and outfielder Dan Weber .272, 18 rbi's.

Quincy University Baseball Tabbed as GLVC West Favorite for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:49:03 PST

Quincy University baseball, along with Southern Indiana, has been chosen as the favorite to win the Great Lakes Valley Conference for 2012. Quincy earned 114 points in the voting and is the clear favorite in the West Division ranking ahead of Drury. The University of Illinois at Springfield was picked to finish last in the West.

Quincy finished 2011 capturing the GLVC Tournament Title and advanced to the NCAA Division II national tournament for the first time since 2006. Quincy finished the 2011 season with a 35-20 record.

Illinois Baseball Players in Horizon League Preview for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:10:32 PST

Below are the Illinois baseball players mentioned by responding coaches for the Horizon League preview.

Voted as the most underated pitcher in the Horizon League is Tyler Deetjen from Valparaiso. Deetjen is a 6'3" LHP from St. Charles East HS and lives in St. Charles Illinois. Tyler threw 103 innings last season going 4-7 with a 4.19 ERA.

Voted with the best outfield arm is UIC junior Nick Addison. Nick attened Fremd HS and lives in Barrington Illinois.

Top High School Baseball Players to Watch in Illinois for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:47:10 PST

Below is a list of the top high school baseball players to watch in Illinois for 2012. The list includes players that made All-State teams, nominated by their head coach or another coach or who were reported as signing or committing in the fall to a college team.

P Aaron Michel, St. Teresa
C Adam McGinnis, Normal West
IF Adam Walton, Stevenson
P/OF Alex Jefferson, Normal West
LHP Alex Young, Carmel Catholic
P Anton Schrader, Dee-Mack
IF Benjamin Tabb, Kenwood Academy
C Blake Hickman, Simeon
P Booby Kuntzendorf, Aurora Christian
OF Brady Wilkin, Providence Catholic
P Brandon Magallones, Providence Catholic
IF Brett Chappell, Rock Falls
P Brett Lick, Marian Catholic
IF Brian Sisler, Dekalb
OF Cannance King, Harlan Academy
C Chris Hall, New Trier
IF Danny Seiton, Batavia
IF Devin Pickett, Marian Catholic
P Eddie Delavira, St. Rita of Cascia
P Eric Scheuermann, Palatine
OF Jack Czeszewski, Elk Grove
IF Jack Landwehr, Prospect
C Jack Picchiotti, Oak Park River Forest
IF Jacob Stewart, Mt. Zion
IF Jake Walters, St. John Vianney
IF Jalen-Romell Parks, Kenwood Academy
C Jason Goldstein, Highland Park
C Johnny Zubek, Oak Forest
P Jon Kunpfert, Peoria Notre Dame
P Jordan Crawford, Evanston
P/IF Jordan Ruckman, Herscher
C Keith Lehmann, Lyons
P Kevin Duchene, Joliet Catholic
P Kevin Elder, Westminster Christian
IF Kevin Ross, Niles West
P Kyle Funkhouser, Oak Forest
IF/OF Matt Buck, Peoria Notre Dame
P Matt James, Normal West
P Matt Scholtz, Oswego East
P Mike Lutz, Lake Zurich
OF Mitch Holtz, Aurora Christian
P Nick Altobella, St. Laurence
P Nick Blackburn, Nequa Valley
P Nick Hedge, New Trier
P Nick McCarty, Catherdral
IF Nick Roscetti, Williamsville
P Patrick Bellinger, Schaumburg
P Peter Resnick, Glenbrook North
P Robby Nunn, Marian Catholic
P Ryan Borucki, Mundelein
IF Ryan Broucki, Fenwick
IF/P Ryan Koziol, Providence Catholic - transfer from Brother Rice
OF/IF Ryan Nagle, Streator
P Ryan Olson, Newman Central Catholic
RHP/LHP Ryan Perez, Westminster Christian
IF Ryne Roper, Harrisburg
IF Sam Kint, Mount Carmel
P Scott Thomas, St. Rita of Cascia
OF Shane Brown, Simeon
IF Stephano Belmonte, St. Rita of Cascia
IF Steve Hellenbach, Lyons
P/OF Sully Stadler, Glenbrook South
IF Tommy Hook, Lockport
P Tyler Jay, Lemont
IF/P Tyler Leffler, Benton
P Tyler McGowan, Harrisburg
IF Wes Sery, Normal West
C Zach Little, Washington
C/IF Zach Soria, St. Rita of Cascia
C Zach Stoner, Rockford Boylan
OF/P Zak Kutsulis, Providence Catholic

Illinois Baseball Players on the 2012 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:40:23 PST

Baseball players from Illinois on the National College Baseball Writers Association 2012 Stopper of the Year Watch List. The following players are on the short list of 45 total relief pitchers from across the nation.

Senior Kyle Glancy from Northern Illinois, Kyle had 12 saves in 24 appearances in 2011. Glancy attended Oak Park River Forest HS and lives in Oak Park Illinois.

Senior Kenny Long from Illinois State, Kenny recorded 15 saves and had a 0.92 ERA last season. Kenny went to Dundee Crown HS and lives in Fox River Grove Illinois.

Louisville Slugger TPX High School Pre-Season All-American Baseball Players from Illinois

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:54:34 PST

The 2012 Louisville Slugger pre-season All-American baseball players from Illinois.

First Team All-Americans:

RHP Kyle Funkhouser from Oak Forest HS in Illinois. Kyle went 12-0 last season with a .083 ERA with 140 strikeouts in 82 innings. Kyle throws in the low 90's, signed with Louisville and is projected to go high in the 2012 MLB draft.

RHP Matthew James from Normal West HS in Normal Illinois. James went 9-1 with a .062 ERA, 7 complete games, 107 strikeouts and 8 walks in 67 1/3 innings last year.

RHP Jon Kupfert from Peoria Notre Dame HS in Peoria Illinois. Jon was 13-0 with 1.18 ERA, 5 complete games and 63 strikeouts in 77 innings.

Catcher Jason Goldstein from Highland Park HS in Illinois. Jason hit .388 with 11 doubles, 3 homers and 26 rbi's last year. Jason has signed with Illinois.

Honorable Mention All-Americans:

LHP Brett Lilek, Marion Catholic HS in Chicago Heights Illinois. Brett has been clocked in the low 90's and signed with Arizona State.

Catcher Zack Soria, St. Rita of Cascia in Chicago Illinois. Zack hit .476 with 18 doubles, 4 homers and 40 rbi's in 2011.

Taylor Eikenberry Named as Top 50 Prospects for NAIA Baseball

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:49:33 PST

Left handed pitcher Talor Eikenberry has been named as one of the top 50 prospects in NAIA baseball for the 2012 preseason by Perfect Game USA in their 2012 NAIA preview.

Eikenberry is currently at Union College in Kentucky and transferred from Iowa Western Community College. Taylor is from Rock Falls Illinois.

Eikenberry originally committed to Baylor out of High School but wound up having Tommy John surgery and wound up at Iowa Western Community College. After his sophomore year at Western, Taylor committed to NC State but wound up at Union College, an NAIA school in Kentucky.

Illinois Junior College Teams Ranked in Preseason Baseball Polls

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:51:46 PST

Below are the Illinois Junior College baseball teams ranked in the first NJCAA preseason poll for 2012.

Division I:

#16 Wabash Valley College

Division II:

#5 Heartland Community College
#8 Parkland College
#16 Kankakee Community College

Division III:

#7 Joliet Junior College

Illinois Baseball Players Make the D3Baseball.com 2012 PreSeason All-American Team

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:18:57 PST

The Illinois baseball players that have been named to the D3Baseball.com 2012 Preseason All-American Team.

First Team All-Americans:

Catcher Mike Nodzenski from Grinnel College hit .465 with 12 home runs, 11 doubles and 47 rbi's in 2011. Mike is from Naperville North HS and lives in Naperville Illinois.

DH/Outfielder Cam Stevens from Concordia University Chicago hit .453 with 4 homers, 19 doubles and 45 rbi's last season. Stevens attended East Leyden HS and lives in Rosemont Illinois.

3B/Pitcher Trey Martin from Wheaton College went 4-5 with a 2.93 ERA on the mound and at the plate Trey hit .362 with 8 homers, 3 triples, 11 doubles and had 36 rbi's in 2011. Trey went to Wheaton North HS and lives in Wheaton Illinois.

Second Team All-Americans:

Outfielder Josh Davidson from Aurora University hit .429 last season with the Spartans. Josh is from Cypress California.

Honorable Mention:

Catcher Nick Skala, Concordia University Chicago

1B Kevin Callahan, Illinois Wesleyan

Outfielder Justin Zeller, Wheaton College

Grand Valley State Baseball Welcomes Newcomers from Illinois

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:44:50 PST

Grand Valley State University baseball welcomes top newcomers from Illinois for the 2012 season.

Grand Valley State posted a 52-5 record in 2011 and finished seventh in the Division II World Series.

Listed as their top newcomers for 2012 are:

RHP Anthony Campanella, Anthony transferred from Elgin Community College and lives in Carol Stream Illinois. Campanella redshirted in 2010.

Outfielder Chris Ripple, transfer from Oakton Community College, Chris lives in Morton Grove Illinois.

Anthony and Chris will join Kyle Zegarac, Lansing Ilinois, Kyle Schepel, South Holland Illinois, Dan Lodolce, Melrose Park Illinois, and Patrick Kelly, Brookfield Illinois as Grand Valley State baseball players from Illinois.

Slammers Baseball Add Two Big Bats for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:07:03 PST

The Joliet Slammers have aquired outfielder Zach Mandelblatt from the McAllen Thunder of the North American Baseball League for a player to be named later. Mandelblatt hit .298 with 14 homers and 46 rbi's last season with the Thunder.

The Slammers also signed catcher Ryan Ferguson, who attened Temple University. Ferguson holds the record at Temple for hitting safely in 26 games. Ryan hit .316 with 10 homers his senior year at Temple.

The Slammers are an Independent professional baseball team who plays at Siver Cross Field in Joliet Illinois. The Slammers are part of the Frontier League.

Southeastern Conference 2012 Top Illinois Baseball Players to Watch

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:39:21 PST

The top baseball players from Illinois to watch this year in the Southeastern Conference.

RHP Ian Gardeck, transfer from Angelina College and is from Lake in the Hills Illinois. Ian was the 8th round pick by the Chicago White Sox in the 2011 MLB Draft.

RHP/Relief Pitcher Brett Huber, Ole Miss, Brett attended Althoff Catholic HS and lives in Belleville Illinois. Huber went 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 4 saves last season.

2012 Top Illinois Baseball Players To Watch in the Missouri Valley Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:35:48 PST

Here is the list of the top baseball players to watch from Illinois for 2012 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Projected Relief Pitcher of the Year:
Kenny Long, Illinois State, Kenny is from Dundee Crown HS and lives in Fox River Grove Illinois. Long set the ISU record with 15 career saves, went 4-1 with a .092 ERA last season.

Projected Player of the Year:
1B Chris Serritella, Southern Illinois Carbondale, Chris attended Loyola Academy and lives in Glenview Illinois. Chris redshirted in 2011 but was drafted anyway by the Royals in the 31st round.

Top Players to Watch:
OF Kevin Hall, Wichita State, Kevin is from Glenwood HS and lives in Springfield Illinois. Kevin hit .254 with 3 homers, 13 doubles and stole 24 bases last season.

SS Alex Staehely, Creighton, Alex attended Benet Academy and lives in Sugar Grove Illinois. Staehley hit .285 with 3 homers, 23 doubles and 36 rbi's in 2011.

2B Kevin Tokarski, Illinois State, Kevin went to Downers Grove North HS and lives in Downers Grove Illinois. Tokarski hit .282 with 3 homers, 30 rbi's and stole 25 bases last season.

Catcher Matt Mirabal, Illinois State, Matt is from Mount Carmel HS and lives in Chicago Illinois. Mirabal hit .247 with 6 doubles and 25 rbi's last season.

Pitcher Chris Razo, Illinois State, Razo is a transfer from Heartland and lives in Chillicothe Ilinois. Chris was the pitcher of the year at Heartland.

Pitcher Otto Roberts, Illinois State, Otto is a transfer from Southwestern Illinois and lives in Belleville Illinois.

Outfielder Jordan Siversten, Southern Illinois, Jordan is from Carmel Catholic and lives in Richmond Illinois. Siversten hit .297 with 9 homers, 16 doubles and 48 rbi's in 2011.

Outfielder Nick Johnson, Southern Illinois, Nick attended O'Fallon HS and lives in O'Fallon Illinois. Johnson hit .271 with 4 homers, 8 doubles and 38 rbi's last season.

LHP Cody Forsythe, Southern Illinois, Cody is from Calvert City KY.

LHP Nathan Dorris, Southern Illinois, Nathan is a transfer from Rend Lake CC and lives in Marion Illinois.

RHP Dakota Bacus, Indiana State, Dakota is a transfer from Southeastern CC, attended Moline HS and lives in Moline Illinois.

RHP Sam Johns, Evansville, Sam attended Civic Memorial HS and lives in Bethalto Illinois. Sam was injured in 2011.

SS Jason Leblebijian, Bradley, Jason is from Prospect HS and lives in Arlington Hts. Illinois. Jason Hit .315 with 14 doubles last season.

2B Rob Elliott, Bradley, Rob attended Nequa Valley HS and lives in Naperville Illinois. Elliott hit .276 with 4 homers, 21 rbi's and stole 28 bags last year.

LHP Joe Bircher, Bradley, Joe is from Omaha NE.

RHP John Nasshan, Bradley, John is from Niles West HS and lives in Niles Illinois. Nasshan went 3-8 with a 4.55 ERA last season.

Top Illinois Baseball Players for 2012 in The Summit League

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:07:35 PST

The top baseball players from Illinois and projected finish of Illinois teams in the Summit League for 2012. The list is based on how the conference coaches voted in their preseason polls.

Western Illinois is projected to finish 2nd behind Oral Roberts.

Top Players from Illinois:

LHP/DH Rich Mascheri, Western Illinois, Rich is a transfer from College of Lake County, attended Wauconda HS and lives in Wauconda Illinois. Mascheri redshirted in 2011 but hit .385 last summer and was a West Coast League All-Star.

Catcher Manny Reyes, Western Illinois, Manny is from Santa Monica California.

Shortstop Austin Cowen, Western Illinois, Austin is from Gillette Wyoming.

Outfielder Matt Igara, Western Illinois, Matt is a transfer from Heartland, attended Jacobs HS and lives in Algonquin Illinois. Igara hit .317 with 4 homers and 19 doubles last season.

First baseman Tom Lilja, Western Illinois, Tom is from Lincoln-Way East HS and lives in Mokena Illinois. Lilja hit .281 with 11 homers 8 doubles and 43 rbi's in 2011.

2012 Ohio Valley Top Baseball Players to Watch from Illinois

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:52:31 PST

The top baseball players to watch from Illinois in the Ohio Valley Conference for the 2012 season.

SS Kenton Parmley, Southeast Missouri State, went to Goreville HS and lives in Goreville Illinois. - Parmley hit .308 with 5 homers, 17 doubles and 30 rbi's last season.

3B Zach Hawkins, Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Zach attended Pinckneyville HS and lives in Pinckneyville Illinois. Hawkins hit .345 with 3 homers, 12 doubles and 44 rbi's in 2011.

OF Devin Caldwell, Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Devin went to Civic Memorial HS and lives in Cottage Hills Illinois. Caldwell hit .314 with 6 homers, 16 doubles and 53 rbi's last season.

RHP Travis Felax, Southern Illinois Edwardsville, Travis attended Triad HS and lives in Troy Illinois. Travis went 5-2 with a 2.62 ERA in 2011.

2012 Top Illinois Baseball Players to Watch in the MAC

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:38:17 PST

The 2012 top baseball players to watch in the Mid American Conference from Illinois or on Illinois teams. The list is based on how the conference coaches voted in the pre-season polls.

Relief Pitcher Dietrich Enis, Central Michigan, LHP Dietrich is from Lincoln Way East HS and lives in Frankfort Illinois.

RHP Jon Weaver, Central Michigan, Jon is from East Leyden HS and lives in Franklin Park Illinois.

Outfielder Bryce Redeker, Miami Ohio, Bryce is a transfer from Kankakee Community College, went to Bishop McNamara HS and lives in Watseka Illinois.

1B Jeff Zimmerman, Northern Illinois, Jeff is from Andrew HS and lives in Tinley Park Illinois.

SS Alex Jones, Northern Illinois, Alex is from Kansas City Kansas.

Outfielder Jamison Wells, Northern Illinois, Jamison is from Combined Locks WI.

3B Troy White, Northern Illinois, Troy went to Whitney Young HS and lives in Chicago Illinois.

RHP Tony Manville, Northern Illinois, Tony is a transfer from Iowa, went to Mount Carmel HS and lives in New Lenox Illinois.

Relief Pitcher Kyle Glancy, Northern Illinois, Kyle attended Oak Park River Forest HS and lives in Oak Park Illinois.

LHP Casey Webber, Western Michigan, Casey is from Providence Catholic HS and lives in Tinley Park Illinois.

3B Ryan McMillin, Western Michigan, Ryan attended Lyons Township HS and lives in LaGrange Illinois.

Illinois Baseball Players to Watch in the Horizon League in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:39:54 PST

The 2012 Illinois baseball players to watch this year in the Horizon League. The list is based on how the conference coaches voted in their pre-season polls in the Horizon League.

LHP Tyler Deetjen, Valparaiso, Tyler is from St. Charles East HS and lives in St. Charles Illinois.

3B Patrick Guinane, Butler, Patrick is from Glenbrook South HS and lives in Glenview, Illinois.

OF Mike Hoscheit, Butler, Mike is from St. Charles East HS and lives in St. Charles Illinois.

Another New Baseball Team in the Midwest Collegiate League....Joliet

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:33:00 PST

The Midwest Collegiate League has another new team for the 2012 summer season, Joliet. The Midwest Collegiate League announced the club will be owned by Eloot Sports and Entertainment, same organization that owns the Will County CrackerJacks, which is Jamie Toole. Toole was the GM for the now defunct Joliet JackHammers.

The Joliet club will announce their name this month and have reported the signing of three players so far. Joliet will play their games at Joliet Junior College.

Judson Baseball Features Two NAIA Players to Watch in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:25:55 PST

Judson University in Elgin Illinois features two NAIA players to watch in 2012.

Senior outfielder Matt McHenry who hit .299 with 6 home runs, 17 doubles and 41 rbi's in 2011. Matt is from Blue Spring CO.

Junior RHP/DH T.J. Swank hit .331 with 6 homers, 9 doubles, and 39 rbi's and on the mound T.J. went 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA and 6 saves in 15 appearances last season. Swank is from Crystal Lake Illinois and transferred from Coastal Carolina.

Top Illinois Junior College Baseball Players to Watch in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:55:38 PST

The top Illinois junior college baseball players to watch in 2012 who were recommended by junior college and four year university coaches across the nation.

LHP Derek Thompson, John A. Logan, Derek is from Teutopolis Illinois

LHP Aaron Hauge, Heartland, Aaron is from Homewood Illinois

LHP Bo Weir, Parkland, Bo is from Kokomo IN

LHP Troy Mannebach, Oakton, Troy is from Appleton WI

RHP Jeremy Stawychny, Heartland, Jeremy is from Franklin Park Illinois

RHP Bill McFarland, Southwestern Illinois, Bill is from Edwardsville Illinois

RHP David Toth, Danville Area, David is from Danville Illinois

RHP Joe Ucho, Prairie State, Joe is from Chicago Illinois

RHP Karl Brecht, Lewis & Clark, Karl is from Michigan

RHP Trevor Vermillion, Joliet, Trevor is from Joliet

1B Dan Eliopulos, Joliet, Dan is from Tinley Park Illinois

1B Jeff Limbaugh, Parkland, Jeff is from Crown Point IN

1B Mike Falloni, Heartland, Mike is from Edwardsville IL

2B Marshal Vallandingham, Southwestern Illinois, Marshal is from Mascoutah

2B Luis Bruno, Southeastern Illinois, Luis is from Puerto Rico

2B Ryan Black, Danville Area, Ryan is from Indiana

3B Cody Daily, Southwestern Illinois, Cody is from Granite City Illinois

3B Joe Czarnecki, Prairie State, Joe is from Oak Forest Illinois

SS Tyler Palmer, Oakton, Tyler is from Georgia

SS Westley Minton, Parkland, Westley is from Ohio

SS Chase Matheson, McHenry,

OF Logan Leverett, Southeastern Illinois, Logan is from Harrisburg Illinois

OF Neil DeCook, Kankakee, Neil is from Kankakee Illinois

OF Brian Doll, Southwestern Illinois Brian is from Greenville

OF Joe Dunn, Lewis & Clark, Joe is from Alton Illinois

OF Tanner Hahn, Danville Area, Tanner is from Indiana

DH Dylan Johnson, Heartland, Dylan is from Bloomington Illinois

1B/C Blake Baker, Kankakee, Blake is from Streator Illinois

Division II Midwest Region Baseball Players to Watch from Illinois in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Seadog) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:01:02 PST

Here are the division II baseball Midwest Region players to watch in 2012 who are from Illinois. The list is selected by the ABCA All-American Baseball Committee chaired by Rudy Garbalosa of Lynn University.

Pre-Season All-Americans:

Outfielder Andrew Brauer, Lewis University, Andrew transferred from the College of Dupage, went to Montini HS and lives in Bolingbrook Illinois.

Outfielder Mike Bolling, Lewis University, Mike attended Guerin Prep HS and lives in Chicago Illinois.

RHP Brian Thompson, Quincy University, Brian went to Monmouth-Roseville HS and lives in Monmouth Illinois.

Players to Watch:

RHP Pat Lahey, Lewis University, Pat attended Downers Grove South HS and lives in Downers Grove Illinois.

Outfielder Mitchell Broughton, Quincy University, Mitchell went to Centralia HS and lives in Centralia Illinois.

RHP Eric Meyerchick, Saint Joseph's College, Eric went to TF South HS and lives in Lansing Illinois.

Newcomers to Watch:

Shortstop Mike Barajas, Lewis University, Mike is from Nazareth HS and lives in Chicago Illinois.