The News-Gazette · Jun 6, 2018
Former Illini baseball players in the pros
Bren Spillane heard his name called Tuesday in the third round of the MLB draft when the Reds selected the Illinois first baseman. Spillane, who earned Big Ten Player of the Year honors in 2018 after a breakout season at the plate, will try to join these former Illini in the pros. Staff writer SCOTT RICHEY breaks down how they've fared this spring:
Tanner Roark | Washington Nationals
Back in the Nationals' rotation for a third straight season, Roark has a better FIP, WHIP and ERA and is walking fewer batters than he did last season. That hasn't helped him in the W-L column, where he's 2-6 with four losses in his last seven appearances.
Tyler Jay | Chattanooga Lookouts