Illinois Coaches Association THE ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 46th ANNUAL Illinois High School Senior All Star Game 2023 ICA Baseball Senior All Star Game Information Executive Director Column Drew Potthoff Executive Director Hello Everyone and Welcome to the ICA Website! Graduate Student R/R Mapleton, Ill. Full Bio. Round 3, Overall 90 - Chris Robinson, C, Detroit Tigers, 2005 Dave Mazurek and Justin Olson added their names to the list in 2003, as the former All-Big Ten closer signed a free agent deal with the Texas Rangers and Olson joined the Minnesota Twins organization. . Dave Mazurek and Justin Olson added their names to the list in 2003, as the former All-Big Ten closer signed a free agent deal with the Texas Rangers and Olson joined the Minnesota Twins organization. Elgin, IL 60123. Giltz hit .340 during OVC play. Illinois record four NCAA Tournament appearances. The D1Baseball.com Big Ten Coach of the Decade for the 2010s has won a pair of Big Ten titles (2011, 2015) and owns a conference record of 241-182(.570). Comia, Connor He earned a Bachelor of Science from EIU in 1999. In the circle, Katie Gardner collects her fifth W to go 5-5 on the season. The 2021 team finished 23-27 overall, which matched the most wins under Sean Lyons (2017). Lyons has a career record of 115-160 in six seasons at SIUE. SIUE hitters combined to hit .303, ten points higher than any other season at Division I. minceybb@longwood.edu. He was scheduled to serve as the Windy City Thunderbolts Pitching coach for the COVID season of 2020z. Mitch Walk, who was the Pitcher of the Year for the class-A San Jose Giants in 2001, pitched for Illinois from 1998-2000 and advanced to Double-A Norwich in 2005. The official Baseball Coach List for the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Skip To Main . Under Hartleb, Illinois has had one of its best eras ever, winning61.0 percentof its games over the last 10years (298-192-1). Adam Vasil. Learn how this Freeport High School student is connecting with coaches in IL and nationwide. Redshirt-freshman Eric Giltz hit .302 for the year, on his way to earning an OVC All-Freshman team selection. Assistant Coach. D1Baseball Big Ten Coach of the Decade (2010s) . Career Accolades. Following the season, Hartleb was named to the coaching staff for the 2021 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. He hit 14 home runs, which ranks No. Halpin, Diego 2015 National Coach of the Year Finalist. The Reds selected Spillane in the third round, becoming the first Big Ten player off the board. Head Coach. Jeff began his coaching career at Parkland College in 2018 and spent three and a half years as Parklands Hitting Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the University of Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars. Milton, Drake Baumgartner tied for third in the league with 15 starts. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address; Lance Rhodes: Head Coach 618-453-3794 618-453-3794: lance.rhodes@siu.edu: There is no additional information to display. Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association | Illinois High Banker, Korey 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, D1BaseballBig Ten Coach of the Decade (2010s), 2015ABCA Mideast Region Coach of the Year, Illinois record four NCAA Tournament appearances, 92 professional players while at Illinois. Crowder, Ben Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association | Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association IHSBCA News 2022 Awards and HOF Inductees December 15, 2022 Congratulations to our 2022 Award Winners and Hall of Fame inductees: 1A Coach of the Year John Frech - (Louisville) North Clay H.S. . The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois College Blue Boys & Lady Blue The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois College Blue Boys & Lady Blue Baseball Coaches - Illinois College Athletics Skip To Main Content Scoreboard Main Navigation Menu Illinois has made a huge commitment to baseball under Hartleb with the announcement of the Susan and Clint Atkins Baseball Training Center. With bases loaded, second baseman Kelsey Schmidt singled through the left side, picking up an RBI before catcher Randi Drinnon took her base after being walked, bases loaded. Vincent Tornincasa. Under Lyons guidance, several players enjoyed breakout seasons at the plate. Andy Dickinson kept it alive with All-America honors in 2001 and 02 and Pitcher of the Year accolades in 2001. Round 4, Overall 116 - Kyle Hudson, OF, Baltimore Orioles, 2008 Serwa made seven starts and tied for the OVC lead with two complete games. Illinois has eight years of perfect 1000 scores in the APR and has never scored below964 during Hartleb's head coaching career, finishing above the national average in every season. How to watch Drake vs. SIU basketball in 2023 MVC tournament: TV 2023 Baseball Coaching Staff. Cougar Athlete Alumni Spotlight Questionnaire, JJK Winning in Life / SIUE Athletics Leadership Program. View Full Bio. Illinois'.955 winning percentage was the best by a league champion since 1966. Baseball - University of Illinois Athletics Baseball at Sam Houston March 4, 2023 3 PM CT Watch Baseball at Sam Houston March 4, 2023 3 PM CT Stats Baseball at Sam Houston March 4, 2023 3 PM CT Mar 5 baseball Baseball at Sam Houston March 5, 2023 1 PM CT Stats Baseball at Sam Houston March 5, 2023 1 PM CT Round 6, Overall 181 - Scott Spiezio, 1B, Oakland A's, 1993, 2020-29 4 He was drafted in 2002 in the second round by the Kansas City Royals. 1960-69 2. Helder, Tommy I think back along the way to all the players that have been a part of any of the programs. Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. With two runners on, Taylor Davis reaches base from a fielding error at second base and Kemp scores, unearned to close out the runs in the top frame. ); : Cougar hurlers fanned 45 hitters over three days. Baseball Coaches - University of Illinois Athletics IBA believes in giving back while looking forward this philosophy is reflected in the character of the people we hire all of whom are committed to sharing what they know about baseball and life with the young players in our programs. Round 4, Overall 109 - Michael Massey, 2B,Kansas City, 2019, Round 3, Overall 82 - Bren Spillane, RF,Cincinnati Reds, 2018 And their high school/travel coaches. Freshman Maddy Wood got to close out the top of the fifth, collecting zeros across the board, only walking two, and picking up a strikeout. The four NCAA trips in the last 11seasons (2011, 2013, 2015, 2019) is the best stretchin program history, as Hartleb set the Illinois program record for tournament appearances. 1960-69 2. 1990-99 4 Conroy was drafted in the 19th round by the New York Yankees in 2005 and won a New York-Penn League title with the class-A Staten Island Yankees that fall. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Sports Administration and Student-Athlete Development, Assistant Director of Athletics Communication, Assistant Director of Academic Services, Academic Operations, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brody Harding, Hide/Show Additional Information For Coltin Quagliano, Hide/Show Additional Information For Cam McDonald, Hide/Show Additional Information For Alex Vera, Hide/Show Additional Information For Christian Smith, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jacob Schroeder, Hide/Show Additional Information For TJ Constertina, Hide/Show Additional Information For John Lundgren, Hide/Show Additional Information For Payton Hutchings, Hide/Show Additional Information For Cal Hejza, Hide/Show Additional Information For Gavin Bennett, Hide/Show Additional Information For Julius Sanchez, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jake Swartz, Hide/Show Additional Information For Camden Janik, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brady Banker, Hide/Show Additional Information For Korey Bunselmeyer, Hide/Show Additional Information For Joe Glassey, Hide/Show Additional Information For Danny Doligale, Hide/Show Additional Information For Xavier Watson, Hide/Show Additional Information For Branden Comia, Hide/Show Additional Information For Zak Hartleb, Hide/Show Additional Information For Gabe Helder, Hide/Show Additional Information For Tommy White, Hide/Show Additional Information For Izaak Siefken, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jack Wenninger, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ryan O'Hara, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jayden Comia, Hide/Show Additional Information For Connor Milton, Hide/Show Additional Information For Drake Westcott, Hide/Show Additional Information For Logan Tabeling, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jack Crowder, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ben Plumley, Hide/Show Additional Information For Gavin Schmitt, Hide/Show Additional Information For Riley Gowens, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ryan Moerman, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ty Rybarczyk. Since Hartleb joined the Illinois coaching staff in 1991, 13former Illini have reached the major leagues, with Cody Sedlock (Baltimore) and Michael Massey (Kansas City) adding their names to that list in 2022. Tomko, Shari The native of Byron, Illinois, spent seven total seasons on the Bradley staff where he served as recruiting coordinator and hitting instructor. 618-931-0600, Visit Us Illinois'.955 winning percentage was the best by a league champion since 1966. Illinois enjoyed its greatest season ever in2015 under Hartleb, who was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year, ABCA Mideast Region Coach of the Year and a National Coach of the Year finalist. Hutchings, Cal A 1989 graduate of SIU with a B.S. Christ, Mark He also appears in the top 20 with 120 RBIs during his time. During the 2014 season, Illinois posted its then-best Big Ten record at 17-7 during the conferences 24-game schedule era, finishing in third place and playing in the Big Ten Tournament. 1980-89 7 View Full Bio. 2022-23 Baseball Roster - Illinois Central College Tudor marks 500th career win as WKU softball kicks off Hilltopper Spring Fling 2-0, WKU softball head coach Amy Tudor collects her 500th career win, Crews responding to power outages following line of storms, Gov. In addition to developing Illinois batteries throughout the years, Hartleb also has helped bring some of the top recruiting classes in the nation to Champaign in recent years. Round 3, Overall 90 - Chris Robinson, C, Detroit Tigers, 2005 Glassey, Danny 85 professional players while at Illinois. His 15 home runs tied SIUE's single-season record. During his time with the Illini, Hartleb has been instrumental in recruiting and developing 92players who have signed minor league contracts, including six in 2015, one in 2014, three in 2013, two in 2012, four in 2011, three in 2009, two in 2008, four in 2007 and seven in 2005. Following the season, Hartleb was named to the coaching staff for the 2021 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Sean is a tremendous human being. Baseball Schedule Roster Coaches Stats Photos News Resources. "Coach Kev" handles the defensive development of the Blue Storm Outfield. Email. The 2015 Illini pitching staff set a pair of school records with a 2.55 ERA and 449 strikeouts. The D1Baseball.com Big Ten Coach of the Decade for the 2010s has won a pair of Big Ten titles (2011, 2015) and . 1980-89 19 Well hit .571 (8-14) with eight RBIs at the OVC tournament and was SIUEs first-ever selection to the OVC All-Tournament team. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Coaches & Staff. Plumley, Gavin SIUEs offense excelled in 2021. The team won 50 games, breaking the previous school record of 49 wins set in 1982, won the NCAA Champaign Regional, and advanced to the NCAA Champaign Super Regional. Full Bio. The Cougars' turnaround came largely from a much-improved offense. He is a great motivator and a great recruiter, but above all he is a winner. Baseball Coaching Staff. A Holistic Approach To Player Development. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hell pour his heart and soul into that program. Andy Beshear declares State of Emergency ahead of severe storms, Bowling Green Lady Purples advance to sixth-straight 4th Region Championship, WKU beats North Texas 76-67 to close out regular season. He and his wife, Gina, were married in December 1993 and reside in Champaign with their children, Zakary David and Haley Noel. Illinois was off to a hot start in 2020 with ranked wins over #13 Texas A&M and #23 Oklahoma State before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the season before the Illini could make a run at back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths. Since 2017 he has coached at Chicago State University and has been the catching coordinator for the Nexen Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization. The 2023 season is Coach Muendleins 2nd season on the Blue Storm staff. Jay went on to earn first-team All-America honors while Kerian and pitcherKevin Duchenewere chosen as second-team All-Americans. At Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio, Hartleb was a standout athlete in both baseball and football. Including a trip to the NJCAA Baseball World Series in 2016. The 26,000-square foot, $8 million facility wascompleted in September2022 givesthe Fighting Illini one of the top indoor training facilities in all of college baseball. 2023 Baseball Roster - Illinois College Athletics Well had a breakout season of his own hitting 19 doubles to establish a new Division I mark. After three years under Hartlebs tutelage, Robinson became the highest-drafted position player in Illinois history when he was selected in the third round of the 2005 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Detroit Tigers. Illinois swept the Big Ten individual awards for the first time in school history with first basemanDavid Kerianbeing named Player of the Year, left handerTyler Jayselected as Pitcher of the Year andDan Hartlebgarnering Coach of the Year. Gr. After three years under Hartlebs tutelage, Robinson became the highest-drafted position player in Illinois history when he was selected in the third round of the 2005 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft by the Detroit Tigers. The official Baseball Coach List for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. 32 Taylor Bruninga. Hide/Show Additional Information For Taylor Bruninga INF . The Cougars swept their only Ohio Valley Conference series versus Tennessee Tech while featuring a strong pitching staff and an improved lineup. Hartleb, Gabe Head Baseball Coach: Matthew White: Assistant Baseball Coach: Zach Hatton: Assistant Baseball Coach: View Full Bio 1 Janik, Brady R/R Mapleton, Ill. Full Bio. Illinois went on to win its first-ever NCAA Regional, advancing to the Super Regional for the first time in school history. Round 3, Overall 82 - Bren Spillane, RF,Cincinnati Reds, 2018 2500 Carlyle Ave. A Granville, Ill., native, Garcia played collegiate baseball at Parkland College from 1998-2000 before venturing to Northern Illinois for baseball. Phone: 312-567-3847 Brady Roberts Assistant Baseball Coach Jacob Geiger Assistant Baseball Coach Ryan Cantlin Assistant Baseball Coach Facebook Twitter Email Print Addthis Illinois Institute of Technology Athletics3040 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill., 60616 Baseball Coaches - Southwestern Illinois College SIUE turned 48 double plays which was second most in the Division I era. But to win it here with this team, its really special. The Illini earned an at-large bid into the Nashville Regional, where they won their opening game before falling in their final two contests. Lyons recruited and coached nine Major League Baseball draft picks, coached four Louisville Slugger Freshman All-Americans, and 14 first or second team All-MVC selections while at Bradley. Round 6, Overall 181 - Scott Spiezio, 1B, Oakland A's, 1993, 2020-29 4 The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Hawkins and Funkhouser highlight Illinois Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame Under Lyons, Brett Johnson and Richie Well earned All-Region honors following their final season in a Cougar uniform. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. The game is . 2023 Baseball Schedule. 2023 I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic - Coaches Insider There are great days ahead for SIUE. He was also a part of setting a league record with 68 regular season wins in 2011, again as the bench coach while adding assistant hitting coach duties. 2023 Baseball Roster - SIUE The Illini earned the No. Redshirt-sophomore Kelsie Houchens worked her way in the circle through six innings, giving up one run off of three hits with four strikeouts and earning her sixth win of the season. Illinois Field's turf was redone in 2020. He was a 2017 graduate of Springfield High and went on to play baseball at Parkland College. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Title. As the pitching coach at Illinois from 1991-2005, Hartleb produced an All-American pitcher in five consecutive seasons from 1998-02 and three of the four Big Ten Pitchers of the Year from 1998-2001. Sort By: During his time with the Illini, Hartleb has been instrumental in recruiting and developing 92players who have signed minor league contracts, including six in 2015, one in 2014, three in 2013, two in 2012, four in 2011, three in 2009, two in 2008, four in 2007 and seven in 2005. 1980-89 7 Ability to teach, train and lead baseball activities. 2000-09 17 Davis nearly matched Robinson in the 2007 draft when he was taken in the third round by the Colorado Rockies, but 12 picks later overall. All rights reserved. IHSBCA Hall of Fame | Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Hartlebis one of the winningest coaches in school history, as he enters 2023with a career record of 507-371-1 (.577). 866-495-5172 Already a member? Greenville, IL | January 15 - 16, 2023. Sedlock set Fighting Illini single-season records for strikeouts (116), innings pitched against Big Ten opponents (64.2) and strikeouts against Big Ten opponents (75) on his way to the 2016 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year award and first team All-American honors by Baseball America. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PO Box 342, 12238 S. Harlem Ave, Palos Heights 60463 Rob Helmick. Hartleb has sent a number of former Illini hurlers to the professional ranks following their collegiate careers, most recently having former Joey Gerber get the call to the Seattle Mariners in 2020. Baseball Coaches - Western Illinois University Athletics Garcia got his coaching start at Putnam County High where he served as the head baseball coach and athletic director. Doligale, Xavier Garnering a run on the board in the bottom of the third, Taylor Davis notches a single up the middle, scoring Brylee Hage. Brett Kelley. Tudor marks 500th career win as WKU softball kicks off Hilltopper Twitter: @achrist16, Email: curtac@illinois.edu The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Freshman Luna Curran came in for the seventh. Im excited to have Sean on board. During the season, SIUE faced the likes of Louisiana Tech, Oral Roberts and top-25 ranked Wichita State, while also face a pair of NCAA regional teams - Tennessee Tech and Morehead State in Ohio Valley Conference play. All Rights Reserved. During the 2013 season, Illinois advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years and finished 35-20, marking the most wins under Hartleb and since 2000 by an Illini squad. Baseball Coaches - Longwood University Athletics Garcia was two-time Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC) Coach of the Year selection in 2016 and 2017 and collected Region 24 Coach of the Year three-straight seasons from 2016 to 2018. In OVC play, the average jumped to .316, which was third best in the league. 2010-19 10 View Full Bio, Brody Round 1, Overall 27 - Cody Sedlock, RHP, Baltimore Orioles, 2016 Lundgren, Payton IBA has moved to a BRAND NEW 32,000 sq ft facility located in Northbrook. Round 3, Overall 102 - Lars Davis, C, Colorado Rockies, 2007 Round 3, Overall 82 - Bren Spillane, RF,Cincinnati Reds, 2018 SIUE earned OVC series wins over Southeast Missouri, UT Martin and Murray State in 2019. The win moved him into second place on the program's all-time wins list, passing his predecessor and mentor Richard Itch Jones. He was inducted into Hamilton High Schools Hall of Fame in February 2002. Mazurek played for the high class-A Lynchburg Hillcats, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate, in 2005, and Olson played for the Minnesota Twins Double-A affiliate in 2006. Coach Kev handles the defensive development of the Blue Storm Outfield. Illinois Baseball Scholarships. Smith, Jacob 2019 saw the Cougars win 19 games, adding four wins over the season before. 618-235-2700, Tour Campus Currently the shortstop for the Boise Hawks of the Pioneer League, he spends his free time working with SWIC infielders and hitters, Director of Pitching for Turn 2 & Extreme BSC, Visit Us Since Hartleb joined the Illinois coaching staff in 1991, 13former Illini have reached the major leagues, with Cody Sedlock (Baltimore) and Michael Massey (Kansas City) adding their names to that list in 2022. Round 3, Overall 90 - Chris Robinson, C, Detroit Tigers, 2005 2023 Baseball Schedule - University of Illinois Athletics Schmitt, Riley McReaken in his second season in the Atlanta Braves organization. Adam is looking to continue to teach the game at a high level. Along the way the Illini reeled off a Big Ten-record 27-game winning streak from March 30-May 20, the longest in the nation in 2015. Tyler Jay garnered All-Region recognition and shined on the Team USA Collegiate National Team roster during the summer, going 2-0 with a save and no earned runs allowed in 16.2 innings of relief. The 2018 season also featured Illinois' first ever Gold Glove Award winner, as Michael Massey took home the prestigious award as the best defensive second baseman in the nation. Brett Weber started the run when he earned All-America status and won Pitcher of the Year honors in 1998 and closer Jimmy Journell followed suit with All-America honors of his own in 1999. Baseball Coaches - Eastern Illinois University Athletics 6 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament; becoming just the second Big Ten team to earn a national seed. 2022. 1 Cal State Fullerton and No. 4 seed, eliminating No. In 2012, he signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League (Independent) and played 5 seasons with them. Since Hartleb joined the Illinois coaching staff in 1991, 13 former Illini have reached the major leagues, with Cody Sedlock (Baltimore) and Michael Massey (Kansas City) adding their names to that list in 2022. He finished the year with 83 hits, which is the most in school history in the Divison I-era. View Full Bio. Designated hitter Kaytlan Kemp got walked and Evansville changed pitchers for the first time of the game. SIUE scored 430 runs, bettering the next closest season by 85 runs, despite playing just three more games. RHP 6'9" 220 lbs Illinois State. He guided the Stockton Ports, Oaklands advanced-A squad, in 2009 and returned to Kane County in 2010. A 1989 graduate of SIU with a B.S. A huge first inning for the Hilltoppers marked the most runs in a single frame this season to complete the shutout. Garcia spent a season with the Joliet (Ill.) Slammers as the hitting coach and working with the catchers, as well as working a couple seasons with the Normal (Ill.) Cornbelters as an assistant and hitting coach, both of the Frontier League. Also in 2009, the Panthers ranked second in the nation in hitting with a .362 batting average. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, D1Baseball Big Ten Coach of the Decade (2010s), 2015ABCA Mideast Region Coach of the Year, Recruited and developed 104professional players, including 92while at Illinois, Helped develop 157All-Conference selections, Recruited and developed 7Big Ten Playersof the Year, Recruited and developed 4Big Ten Pitchers of the Year, Recruited and developed 12Freshman All-Americans, 2006-Present Head Coach, University of Illinois, 1989-1990 Graduate Assistant, Southern Illinois, M.S., Higher Educational Administration, Southern Illinois, 1989. He guided the Stockton Ports, Oaklands advanced-A squad, in 2009 and returned to Kane County in 2010. 4950 Maryville Road Head Baseball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator @pitchn09: jranderson3@eiu.edu: Derek Francis: Assistant Coach - Hitting @DJF26: djfrancis@eiu.edu: Forrest Arnold: Other pros who have pitched under Hartleb at Illinois include 1999 Chicago Cubs draft pick Tim Lavery, 1998 Anaheim Angels signee Cody Salter, 1997 Houston Astros pick Brian Hecht, 1993 St. Louis Cardinals draftee Matt Arrandale, Mark Dressen and Jake Toohey.