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

Two arms from Illinois Baseball fueling the 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 bullpen: seasoned anchor Zach Bates (Zach Bates) and newcomer Mitch Dye (Mitch Dye), who’s quickly made a name for himself as a standout. Bates: 13.1 IP, 9 H, 2.70 ERA, 20 Ks (4th on BRE) Dye: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 Ks

Sam Antonacci rips a single to lead off the B4. #Barons

Zach Bates and Mitch Dye (Illinois Baseball) combined for 7 IP, allowing just 4 hits, 1 run, and 1 walk against Cotuit — the Illinois duo continues to be a cornerstone of the 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 bullpen.

Sam Antonacci with a 3H effort while driving in 4. #Barons take a 6-0 lead.

DYE-LED IN! 🔥 Mitch Dye (Illinois Baseball) strikes out the side in the bottom of the third! #Rollcaps

The CodBall Pitcher of the Day is Mitch Dye (Illinois Baseball) Mitch struck out 5 across 2.1 innings allowing no hits and no runs for the 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 last night

Gotta love a J-Band sighting in the Cape + Bonus video 🎥 & Narration 🎤 from Cape Cod Legend, ⁦John Schiffner John Schiffner⁩ 😎 ⚾️ Thx 4 the great demo ⁦Zach Bates⁩ ⁦𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬⁩ ⁦Illinois Baseball⁩ 💪 ⁦Cape League⁩ #CapeCod #Feeding #CCG

2025 Cape League Playoffs ⚾️ Zach Bates (Illinois Baseball) tossed 2.2 scoreless innings striking out 4 for the 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐬 yesterday

I am beyond excited to announce my commitment to Lincoln land CC to further my academic and athletic career! I want to thank everyone who has been apart of this journey so far. Your support, encouragement, and belief in me have made all the difference! #AGTG 🪵🪓

A lifelong Illinois fan, Mitch Dye (Illinois Baseball) always dreamed of suiting up for his hometown school. After two years of development at Lincoln Land Community College, he's now a member of the Fighting Illini's bullpen. Matthew Gray has the story: capecodleague.com/brewster/news/…

Sam Antonacci with a rangy spin throw to get the 2nd out of the 3rd. #Barons

FutureSox SAM ANTONACCI.

Sam Antonacci showing off the bunt skills. 1st and 2nd no outs. #Barons

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 San Diego Padres

Sam Antonacci is a 22-year-old left-handed hitting infielder who has posted a 158 wRC+ across A+ and AA in 2025. He's the 10th ranked prospect in the system currently. Read the full top 30 here: futuresox.net/2025/08/13/fut…

Sam Antonacci with a clutch double in the T9 to tie the game up at 4. Jason Matthews (BB) turns on the jets to score from first. #Barons

Sam Antonacci leads off the T4 with a single, and then a SB. #Barons

The Illinois Baseball Players of the Summer features a big time performance by closer Zach Bates on the Cape while Collin Jennings slugged 23 XBH hits for Mankato in the Northwoods League.

Sam Antonacci was featured in a Baseball America underlying data piece. 90% in-zone contact rate with 16% chase is unreal, especially for a guy in first pro season. Important note too is while his power output has been low, 102.5 mph 90% EV will play with his contact skills.