Chad Hejza

Jack’s first jack! 💪

ANOTHER ONE 〽️

Who wants a draft hat? 👀 Repost for the chance to win!

Two years ago today - Apr. 20, 2024 - @IlliniBaseball 's Connor Milton's perfect day at the plate - 4-for-4, 3 runs, 2 HR, 4 RBI - led Illinois to a 7-1 over Northwestern. @ConnorMilton02 @HowardMILTON3

Turning 24 on Saturday is @IlliniBaseball Director of Player Personnel & Scouting Cal Hejza. in 2024, @CalHejza started all 56 games for UI at shortstop, hitting 272 with five home runs and 32 RBI. @OHS_GoPanthers @ohs308 @DanHartleb

A pair of dominant performances earn Jimmy Rolder and Justice Haynes B1G weekly honors!

Jack Crowder was NASTY last night! 😳 The right-hander tossed 5️⃣ shutout frames with 7️⃣ K & 0 BB in relief in just his third High-A outing! 🎙️: @MIKEdUpSports | #Birdland

1st Double-A hit! Cleveland #Guardians 23yr old INF prospect Christian Knapczyk drives home a pair of runs with a triple in the 4th inning tonight for Akron at Reading playing in his first Double-A game. #GuardsBall

Christian’s cruising to Akron! 🙌 Christian Knapczyk has been promoted to the Double-A Akron RubberDucks! 🦆 He batted .259 with 18 2B, 7 HR, 44 RBI, and 11 SB in 94 games for the Captains this year. 🔥 Wishing you the best, Christian! 🫡

Jack Crowder, Adrián Delgado, Joe Glassey, and Deivy Cruz combined for Delmarva's first no-hitter since 2016 in a thrilling comeback win! #FlyTogether | #Birdland | @fhfurr milb.com/delmarva/news/…

HISTORY IN FAYETTEVILLE!!!! Jack Crowder, Adrián Delgado, Joe Glassey, and Deivy Cruz combine to no-hit the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a comeback, 2-1 win!!! #FlyTogether | #Birdland

@Ryan_Daly15 is making his Pro Debut tomorrow night at 6:05 PM for the Joliet Slammers at Duly! #trusttheprocess

Uhhh… Thank you for the assist! Jack Payton sends his second ball of the night over the fence (and off the CF’s glove). Tonight alone, Payton has doubled his HR total for the season. #Ems70 @2jackpayton

Illinois truly is a FamILLy 🧡 When coach Curt Courtwright learned his unborn son, Creed, had spina bifida, former @IlliniBaseball star Dominic Altobelli stepped up and connected the family with specialists who performed a life-changing surgery before the boy was born. This is Curt Courtwright’s story: 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲

Welcome to the Jack Payton show! His first HR of the season gives the Ems at 5-2 lead. In his first two ABs tonight, Payton now has a 2B, a HR, and 4 RBI. Already a career night! #Ems70

Jack Crowder (@KingsportAxmen '21) struck out 5️⃣ and did not allow a run over 5️⃣ innings for the @shorebirds on Thursday in his professional debut! @Jcrowdz7 | @OsPlayerDev | @IlliniBaseball

Cleveland #Guardians 23yr old INF prospect Christian Knapczyk reached base 3x tonight (2-4 2R 2B 3B 3RBI BB) for Lake County driving in three runs on a pair of extra base hits at Lansing. Knapczyk extended his hitting streak to five straight games. During streak: 7-17 5R 3(2B) 1(3B) 1HR 8RBI 3BB AVG .412 OBP .500 #GuardsBall

Ryan Daly had a great outing yesterday, not giving up a single run or walk yesterday in Illinois’ victory against Bradley 🤝 @TurtleboxAudio x @d1baseball (📸 via @IlliniBaseball)

Congratulations @Ryan_Daly15! What a great honor to win an award named after a Legend! Gordie Gillespie Athlete of the Year! Well deserved son!

🐍 @paytonhutch13 needed just 12 pitches to strikeout the side in the seventh! 😤