Kalen Hall ('28, IL) gets this one for a homerun. Leg kick into a powerful swing. Barrel gets on plane early and does damage through the zone. @PG_Illinois@PG_Uncommitted#MidwestWS
Congratulations to @cullenschwigen on being named to the 2026 IHSBCA Class 2A All-State Team.
The Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Team is selected through a nomination and review process conducted by high school coaches across the state.
@DePaulPrepBASE defeats Northside 16-1 advance to 4A Regional Final against #CCL rival Loyola Academy on Saturday 11:00 at Kerry Wood. Rams defeated Ramblers 5-4 May 11. Get over to Kerry Wood for this one. Should be one for the ages. @DePaulPrepAD@Mikeclarkpreps@mattjnow
With his home run today against Quincy, @cullenschwigen tied the Rockridge single-season home run record with 8 HR, matching the mark set by Jason Fox in 2008.
Today’s line:
2-3 | HR | 4 RBI | 2 R | 5 TB
Spent some time yesterday @JAWbats and I must say this is a dream location for any serious hitters, from prospects to pro, needing a wood bat. Jacob can literally make a bat on the spot based off of your performance, from customizing the knob to the taper to the barrel and more
News: #Illini baseball will host Roosevelt University tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28) — The game is in replacement of Illinois’ previously scheduled game at Bradley, which was canceled due to a scheduling conflict.
Riley’s journey to the big leagues was rocky. But clear proof that if you continue to focus on getting better, you’ll always have a chance.
- Tragic car wreck at age 17
- Played in college at DII Quincy
- Sat mid-80s as a JR, with success.
- COVID canceled SR year
- Enrolled in pharmacy school
- power lifted with his friends
- Pivoted and came back for 5th year
- Returned throwing low to mid 90s
- Led DII in strikeouts (17.4 K/9)
- Signed for $1000 as 6th rd pick
- MLB debut at 28
A story worth telling. ‘Moving Forward: The Riley Martin Story’ coming soon. 👀
#DominateTheZone | @Riley_Martin16