The official 2023 Baseball schedule for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. Six Illini earned All-Big Ten honors, while Adam Walton was named a Freshman All-American. SIUE earned OVC series wins over Southeast Missouri, UT Martin and Murray State in 2019. Andy Dickinson was drafted by the Oakland As in June of 2002 and advanced to the As Double-A Midland RockHounds in 2005. SIUE remained one of the best fielding teams in the OVC. 24 by Baseball America and No. The official Baseball Coach List for the Western Illinois University Leathernecks Skip To Main . The Cougars hit .263 as a team, improving their team mark by nearly 20 points, while also dropping their team earned run average. Two longtime Cougars, Brock Weimer and Dustin Woodcock, wrapped up their Cougar careers under Lyons in 2019. 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. Twitter: @Curt00002, Jim Halpin - Athletic Trainer Coaches & Staff. in advertising, Hartleb received his M.S. Baseball Coaching Staff. 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. Baseball Coaching Staff. At Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Ohio, Hartleb was a standout athlete in both baseball and football. Its always been special with every group Ive been able to coach, noted head coach Amy Tudor. There are great days ahead for SIUE. Garcia got his coaching start at Putnam County High where he served as the head baseball coach and athletic director. Pitching Coach & Recruiting Coordinator justinhauer@augustana.edu (309) 794-8623 (309) 794-8623: B.J. In 2012, he signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League (Independent) and played 5 seasons with them. The official Baseball Coach List for the Augustana College Vikings. The Cougars slugged .439 for the year and reached base at a .379 clip, at the time, both program highs for the Division I era. Career Accolades. Elgin Community College 4.2. Watson, Branden Lyons played for Eastern Illinois from 1996-1999, leading the Panthers in hits for three straight seasons. Ryan Camp. Take a Virtual Tour, Visit Us Goldstein went in the ninth round to Seattle in 2016, Adam Davis was an 11th-round pick by Baltimore in 2011, Arlis was selected in the 11th round in 2002 by Florida and the As took Nieckula in the 22nd round in 1998. Hartleb's teams have finished with a record of .500 or better in 16-of-17seasons under his leadership. Hartlebis one of the winningest coaches in school history, as he enters 2023with a career record of 507-371-1 (.577). Well hit .571 (8-14) with eight RBIs at the OVC tournament and was SIUEs first-ever selection to the OVC All-Tournament team. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Hartleb coached under Jones for 17 years, two at Southern Illinois and 15 at Illinois. The Illini earned an at-large bid into the Nashville Regional, where they won their opening game before falling in their final two contests. IBA believes that baseball instruction, like classroom instruction, is only helpful if it is age appropriate. Jay and Sedlock were the first teammates from Big Ten schools to be drafted in the first round of back-to-back drafts since Purdues Sherard Clinkscales and Jermaine Allensworth went in the 1992 and 1993 supplemental first rounds. Woodcock knocked in 42 runs and tied his career high with six homers. Serwa earned All-OVC honors despite an injury-shortened season. 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. Hell pour his heart and soul into that program. We had it down to two great finalists. Weber, Anderson and Jimmy Conroy all entered the New York Yankees farm system, and Andersonspent time in the big leagues with the Yankees, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians after spending only three years in the minors. Andy Dickinson kept it alive with All-America honors in 2001 and 02 and Pitcher of the Year accolades in 2001. Courtwright, Jim 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. Round 3, Overall 102 - Lars Davis, C, Colorado Rockies, 2007 His two sons, Corey and Aaron (Ace) both played at SWIC for Coach Neil Fiala. We had a lot of great interest as we should have. Journell was the Cardinals 2001 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. @2015-16 IHSBCA. 2015 National Coach of the Year Finalist. 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. Goldstein went in the ninth round to Seattle in 2016, Adam Davis was an 11th-round pick by Baltimore in 2011, Arlis was selected in the 11th round in 2002 by Florida and the As took Nieckula in the 22nd round in 1998. While at Parkland in a full-time capacity, Garcia also helped supervise the athletic facilities, while also working with the fitness center and teaching kinesiology classes. 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. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Following a five-year minor league career, Nieckula became the manager of the Kane County Cougars in 2006 and led the As Class-A affiliate to the Midwest League championship series. Over five seasons at Parkland, Garcia compiled a record of 214-88-2 as the head coach, guiding the Cobras to three-straight appearances in the NJCAA Division 2 World Series including a national runner-up finish in 2018. Following his senior season, he signed a professional contract to play in the Frontier League with the Rockford (Ill.) Riverhawks. In his final season at Bradley, the Braves ranked No. Under Hartleb, Illinois has had one of its best eras ever, winning61.0 percentof its games over the last 10years (298-192-1). The official 2022-23 Baseball Roster for the Illinois Central College . He guided the Stockton Ports, Oaklands advanced-A squad, in 2009 and returned to Kane County in 2010. Dan Hartleb is in his 18th season as head coach at Illinois and 33rdseason on the Illini coaching staff in 2023. Lundgren, Payton Red Bud, IL 62278, Call Us Acosta, Darahn 1A Player of the Year Donnie Zimmerman - North Clay H.S 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. Milton, Drake 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. Hartleb began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Southern Illinois University in 1989-90. After spending the first 10 years of his tenure at Illinois as the pitching coach, Hartleb earned the additional title of associate head coach in 2001, coordinating many administrative duties associated with the Illini baseball program. 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. Kemp and Foote head across the plate to finalize the 9-0 victory for WKU. Six Illini earned All-Big Ten honors, while Adam Walton was named a Freshman All-American. A two-year letterwinner at SIU, Hartleb finished his playing career with a .305 batting average. Bunselmeyer, Joe Illinois was tied for the third-most draft picks in the country in 2015. Ability to teach, train and lead baseball activities. And their high school/travel coaches. Im excited for Sean and excited for the program. The Reds selected Spillane in the third round, becoming the first Big Ten player off the board. Ryan Copeland. Schmitt, Riley The Illini also have achieved a great deal of success in the classroom in Hartlebs 16years as head coach, earning nine NCAA Public Recognition Awards, an honor bestowed on the highest-achieving schools in the NCAAs Academic Progress Rate (APR). Round 3, Overall 90 - Chris Robinson, C, Detroit Tigers, 2005 1990-99 4 With a 7-0 shutout of UT Martin April 3, 2022, at Simmons Complex, Lyons earned his 100th win at the helm of SIUE baseball. With a 7-0 shutout of UT Martin April 3, 2022, at Simmons Complex, Lyons earned his 100th win at the helm of SIUE baseball. He earned a Bachelor of Science from EIU in 1999. He hit 14 home runs, which ranks No. Brian Lyons oversaw a pair of All-OVC performers in Brady Bunten and Brett Johnson, both of whom were selected the second team following the season. 618-650-2032. Having over a decade of professional playing experience to go along with coaching collegiately and internationally, his knowledge will contribute to the SWIC Programs success immediately, Coach Claspille is a huge resource for our program. Every Illini that has played four years for Hartleb has left with a winning percentage of .500 or better. He is in his eighth season at the school after also serving as the team's pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for four years before taking over the head coaching position. Defense also proved to be a strong suit for the Cougars. View Full Bio. Round 4, Overall 107 - Sean Mulligan, C, San Diego Padres, 1991 Andy Dickinson kept it alive with All-America honors in 2001 and 02 and Pitcher of the Year accolades in 2001. Learn how this Freeport High School student is connecting with coaches in IL and nationwide. Spillane slashed .389/.498/.903 and hit 23 home runs, the second-most in an Illinois single season, while leading the nation in slugging percentage. Three-spot hitter Taylor Sanders picked up four hits and four RBIs in both games, while Kennedy Foote picked up two against the Evansville in WKUs fifth shutout on the season. Earlier in the day, the Hilltoppers took care of Akron, 3-2, win freshman Luna Curran earning her first career save in the circle. This is a phenomenal job. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. 8 on the all-time list. 1 Cal State Fullerton and No. The 2015 Illini pitching staff set a pair of school records with a 2.55 ERA and 449 strikeouts. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Print; Grid; Text; McReaken in his second season in the Atlanta Braves organization. Johnson belted a program-record 23 home runs while driving in 63 runs, to set a new record at the Division I level. Head Coach. In 2017 he shifted to a player-coach role with the team, thus beginning his coaching career. 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: The 2015 Illini pitching staff set a pair of school records with a 2.55 ERA and 449 strikeouts. The following year, right-hander Cody Sedlock was taken with the No. Sophomore catcher Brock Weimer earned first team All-OVC honors after leading the team with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. In July he was named as the Head Coach of the SWIC Blue Storm Baseball Program after spending the 2019 season at Western Carolina University as the teams hitting coach. The Cougars led the OVC in slugging percentage (.462) and triples (15), while finishing second in the league in home runs (64), runs batted in (296) and total bases (804). The schedule featured nonconference wins over Nicholls State, George Washington, Texas-San Antonio and Stephen F. Austin. View Full Bio. Hartleb also managed the Illini's combined no-hitter at Purdue on April 25, 2021, the first for the program since 1985. He was inducted into Hamilton High Schools Hall of Fame in February 2002. Illinois record four NCAA Tournament appearances. Jeff is a 2014 graduate of Castle High School. He led the Cougars back to the OVC Tournament for the first time since 2015, where SIUE won for the first time, going 2-2 at the Championship and falling to eventual champion Southeast Missouri. 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. 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. He was scheduled to serve as the Windy City Thunderbolts Pitching coach for the COVID season of 2020z. minceybb@longwood.edu. (); : Belleville, IL 62221, Call Us 434-395-2351. 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. 2010-19 10 Five of Hartlebs pitchers have been named Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and Illinois has produced sevenBig Ten Players of the Year, along with 45All-Big Ten first team selections. Round 4, Overall 107 - Sean Mulligan, C, San Diego Padres, 1991 Crowder, Ben The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois State University Redbirds The official Baseball Coach List for the Illinois State University Redbirds Baseball Coaches - Illinois State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Illinois State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu Journell was the Cardinals 2001 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Adam is looking to continue to teach the game at a high level. 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. Designated hitter Kaytlan Kemp got walked and Evansville changed pitchers for the first time of the game. Im excited to have Sean on board. Weber, Anderson and Jimmy Conroy all entered the New York Yankees farm system, and Andersonspent time in the big leagues with the Yankees, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians after spending only three years in the minors. As a senior, Hartleb appeared in 56 contests as a catcher. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Assistant Coach. SIUE led the OVC and finished 30th in the NCAA with a .979 fielding percentage. Matt Vorwald was drafted in the seventh round by the Minnesota Twins in June of 2001. Illinois was tied for the third-most draft picks in the country in 2015. The native of Byron, Illinois, spent seven total seasons on the Bradley staff where he served as recruiting coordinator and hitting instructor. Cougar Athlete Alumni Spotlight Questionnaire, JJK Winning in Life / SIUE Athletics Leadership Program. in higher educational administration from SIU in May 1996. Before joining Coach Garcias staff, Jeff was the Head Coach for Combine Academys High School baseball team. The Braves were third in the Missouri Valley Conference with a .283 batting average and 116 doubles. Tabeling, Jack Harding, Coltin 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 Hage made her way on the bag from a single through the right side and stealing second. 2010-19 10 The official Baseball Coach List for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini . 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 Home Contact Us Access Past Sessions. Doligale, Xavier Named as the Cougars' head coach in June 2016, he is the fourth head coach in SIUE baseball history. Career Accolades. Hartleb, a former catcher himself, also has been instrumental in creating a catcher tradition at Illinois. Under Lyons guidance, several players enjoyed breakout seasons at the plate. Freshman Luna Curran came in for the seventh. The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames The official 2023 Baseball Roster for the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames 2023 Baseball Roster - UIC Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content UIC Athletics Main Navigation Menu His two sons, Corey and Aaron (Ace) both played at SWIC for Coach Neil Fiala. 618-282-6682, 2000 2023 Southwestern Illinois College | Southwestern Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Campus Safety | Privacy Statement | College Policies | Compliance | Site Map | College COVID-19 Info, Sam Wolf Granite City Campus Virtual Tour. 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 SIUE's 530 hits were second most in the Division I era, and the Cougars' 340 hits during conference play ranked third in the OVC. . IBA has moved to a BRAND NEW 32,000 sq ft facility located in Northbrook. Round 3, Overall 82 - Bren Spillane, RF,Cincinnati Reds, 2018 Full Bio. 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. He also appears in the top 20 with 120 RBIs during his time. Under Lyons, Jared McCunn finished his two-year career in 2018, leading the team in hitting with a .321 batting average. 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. 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. Hartleb coached under Jones for 17 years, two at Southern Illinois and 15 at Illinois. 24 by Baseball America and No. Westcott, Logan 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. The Illini earned their most conference wins under Hartleb, which included a 10-2 mark in Big Ten road games. 866-495-5172 Already a member? The Hilltoppers RBIs leader this season, Taylor Sanders, popped in two more as she doubled into left field, sending TJ Webster and Kennedy Foote across the plate for a big fifth inning and the final runs for WKU. Illini in the World Series [ edit] Carl Lundgren, 1907, 1908 Garland "Jake" Stahl, 1912 Wally Roettger, 1931 Lou Boudreau, 1954 Tom Haller, 1962 Ed Spiezio, 1967, 1968 Ken Holtzman, 1972, 1973, 1974 Scott Spiezio, 2002, 2006 References [ edit] ^ "University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Visual Identity: Color". There is no additional information to display. SIUE finished 27-28, the second most wins the program has amassed at the Division I level. 1 Cal State Fullerton and No. The Cougars established a new school record by blasting 99 home runs, which was good for second in the OVC and ranked 21st in the NCAA. 2500 Carlyle Ave. A 1989 graduate of SIU with a B.S. In his first season in charge, Lyons oversaw a 14-win improvement from the previous season, marking the 13th largest turnaround in the NCAA. Round 4, Overall 109 - Michael Massey, 2B,Kansas City, 2019 In total, six players among the regulars hit .300 or better for the season. Graduate Student R/R Mapleton, Ill. Full Bio. 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. 2023 Baseball Roster - University of Illinois Athletics 2023 Baseball Roster Go To Coaching Staff Print Download All-Time Rosters Roster Layout: Choose A Season: Class is listed as athletic year. View Full Bio. Assistant Coach. Smith, Jacob Following the season, Hartleb was named to the coaching staff for the 2021 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. View Full Bio. All Rights Reserved. Banker, Korey The 2016 season was his first as the programs associate head coach. Illinois was the only Big Ten program ranked in either ranking and the highest rated Northern school in America. Matt Vorwald was drafted in the seventh round by the Minnesota Twins in June of 2001. The official 2022-23 Baseball Roster for the Illinois Central College Skip To Main Content . 2000-09 17 Round 5, Overall 161 - Brandon Wikoff, SS, Houston Astros, 2009 1970-79 4 Brad Mincey. In OVC play, the average jumped to .316, which was third best in the league. Jimmy Journell earned his first Major League appearance with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2003, less than three months after Andersons big-league debut. Hartleb, a former catcher himself, also has been instrumental in creating a catcher tradition at Illinois. 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. SIUE baseball racked up 585 hits and 1,013 total bases, both good for program highs at the Division I level. A 1989 graduate of SIU with a B.S. ); : He spent four years with the independent Frontier League-member River City Rascals in OFallon, Missouri, where he was the bench coach for the 2010 squad that won the league championship.