As we wrap up the 2025 fall season here at Illinois Valley, I’d like to take a moment to highlight our players who are looking to continue their careers at four-year programs over the next 1–2 years.
In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing content to help get our guys on the radar of college coaches and programs.
Coaches — please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information on any of our players!
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Sean McVay just defined courage in one sentence:
"Doing what's right in spite of your fears. Even if it costs you something."
Won a Super Bowl at 36.
Courage isn't talent. It's a cost most people refuse to pay.
Someone out there is living the life you want.
Not smarter. Not more skilled. Not more resourceful.
They just paid the bill. You walked away.
What's the thing you're still avoiding because it might cost you something?
Officially in the Transfer Portal.
As a True Junior I played in 43 games
Stats:
AB: 156
BA: .288
OPS: .802
Hits: 45
2B: 13
3B: 1
HR: 3
RBI: 24
Runs: 25
@Baseball_Help1@BUncommitted@FlatgroundBats
The best story in baseball is clearly, without question, the Chicago White Sox.
They have gone from awful, to bad, to a legitimate threat in the American League.
They have to be taken seriously.
They are loaded with young talent.
They are awesome.
Being a former D1 RC, my advice for any JUCO kid who’s telling a program that really wants you,
“I’m gonna wait”
…jump on that offer, because the portal is getting ready to open and you’re getting ready to move to the bottom of the list.
Go where you’re wanted.
Might be my favorite call up video ever. This is proof that if you work hard, it pays off. Rikuu is not a prospect, he’s probably not a guy a lot of people excepted to be playing in a #WhiteSox uniform in 2026.
But he’s a hard freaking worker. I’ve never seen him give up on a play. I’ve never seen him not give his 110%. Credit to the White Sox for giving a player who deserves this his chance.
(Not to mention his teammates absolutely adore him and the joy he brings to the clubhouse is irreplaceable.)
Get after it, Rikuu!!!