Gavin Bennett

University of Illinois Baseball alum | Valpo Baseball

[Gavin Bennett @gavinbennett28]

I am beyond proud and excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I would like to thank my parents, friends, and coaches, for all the support along the way.#illini @Slammers_HS_IL @IlliniBaseball

[Mitch Dye @DyeMitch]

Seeking professional opportunities
4S 91-94 T95
CT- 86-89
CH- 82-85
SL 80-83
218 College IP U of Illinois and Lincoln Land CC ( 5.66 ERA 252 SO)
59.1 Summer IP Draft League, Cape, Prospect League (3.94 ERA 58 SO)
@ShaneShapiro_ @FlatgroundApp

[Valpo Baseball @ValpoBaseball]

Fourth CG of the season and the seventh of his career. Winning pitcher tonight. What a way to go out.

Thank you all you've meant to Valpo for the last five years, Lock.

@connor_lockwood x #GoValpo

[Valpo Baseball @ValpoBaseball]

Our guy.

@connor_lockwood x #GoValpo

[Valpo Baseball @ValpoBaseball]

MASSIVE HIT FROM @eli11riley TO WIN IT🙌

#GoValpo

[That Guy Rocked MLB @MLBGuyRocked]

Jose Reyes

That guy rocked.

[Valpo Baseball @ValpoBaseball]

One for the history books 📚

After Connor Lockwood’s appearance today, striking out 3 batters, he now ranks 10th in Valparaiso Baseball history with 217 career strikeouts.

Oh, and he’s not done yet 😎

#GoValpo | #MVCBaseball

[Valpo Baseball @ValpoBaseball]

Immaculate inning for @connor_lockwood! 🤩

Lock needed just nine pitches to strike out the side in the bottom of the second tonight at Alabama State, Valpo's first immaculate inning since Colin Fields had one in his no-hitter on March 13, 2021 at Middle Tennessee! #GoValpo

[Tyler Schmitt @TylerSchmitt22]

Lifelong dream becoming reality!🖊️
I am very blessed and thankful for all of the people who have sacrificed their time and effort to help me along the way. Excited to continue my baseball journey with San Diego 🟤🟡 Let’s get to work @Padres

[Evan Clark @ClarkEvan15]

Blessed and beyond excited to spend my last year at the University of Notre Dame. Go Irish!

[Alexander Wright @alexandermwrigh]

Transfer Portal Outfielder from University of Illinois with 2 Years of Eligibility

First Five Games (2 of them Exhibition Games) in Prospect League since Hamate Surgery

6-18 (0.333) with 2 SB 4 RBI 1:1 BB-K

[Gavin Bennett @gavinbennett28]

Beyond grateful to announce I will be transferring to Valparaiso University. Excited for the next chapter! @CoachABrian @Schmack53 @ValpoBaseball #GoValpo

Proverbs 3:5

[Chase Lockwood @ChaseLockwood18]

I am excited to announce I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Illinois State University . I would like to thank my family, coaches, and teammates for pushing me to be able to play baseball at the next level! Go Redbirds🖤❤️

[Alexander Wright @alexandermwrigh]

Due to recent changes in NCAA regulations, I’ve entered the transfer portal from the University of Illinois

Alexander Wright
2 Years of Eligibility LHH OF 6’0 190 LBS
107 Exit Velo
6.7 60 Yard Dash
.333 2024 Fall at Illinois
2024 Appalachian League All Star
.300+ Last 3 seasons

[MLB Draft League Data @draftleaguedata]

Evan Clark (@FrederickKeys) has been generating whiffs this summer, currently Top 🔟 in the league in Whiff% (min. 50P).

𝐎𝐕𝐑
- 38.8% Whiff%
- 42.3% Z-Whiff%
- 26.7% Chase%
- 37.9% Shadow%
- 12.3 K/9

@mlbdraftleague | @ClarkEvan15

[Evan Clark @ClarkEvan15]

Graduate transfer
1 year eligibility
Currently in MLB Draft League with Frederick Keys
Current metrics:
FB - 90-92 T94 / IVB 15.7 HB -18.7
SNK - 90-91 T92 / IVB 13.2 HB -20.1
CH - 78-81 T82 / IVB 9.4 HB -17.6
SL - 77-80 T81 / IVB 0.9 HB -0.6

[Dan Zielinski III @DanZielinski3]

From under recruited high schooler in Canada to MLB draft prospect in four years. @IlliniBaseball outfielder Nick Groves (@NickGro42337527) thrived in college ball and now he's on MLB scouts' radar. Here's how Groves developed into a #MLBDraft prospect: https://t.co/xrnCmbxJkM

[Vytas Valincius @VytasValincius]

Let’s get to work. #HailState @HailStateBB

[Coltin Quagliano @Coltin_Quags05]

University of Illinois will always be a special place to me. I am forever grateful to have the opportunity to wear the orange and blue. With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal as a grad student with one year of eligibility left.

[Greg LaChance @GregLaChance2]

Thank you to the University of Illinois for this past year. With that being said I will be entering the Transfer Portal. (INF/OF)

2025 stats:
Avg: .309
OBP: .446
OPS: .936
2B: 5
HR: 4
RBI: 27
AB: 94

2024 stats (JUCO):
Avg: .408
OBP: .497
OPS: 1.135
2B: 14
HR: 7
RBI: 43
SB: 38

[Illinois Baseball @IlliniBaseball]

Thank you, seniors.