Joliet Jackhammers

by Cabbage on May 25, 2005 2:17 AM EDT

I'm now living in a new apartment in Joliet, IL. I'm anxious to see some Joliet Jackhammers games. In the next few weeks, the Jackhammers will take on Northern League opponents

Gary
Kansas City
St. Paul
Souix Falls
Lincon
Souix City

Are there any players on these teams that would be interesting to see?

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Some name from the past include...

Jermaine Allensworth isn't a prospect but he was a first-round pick by the Pirates and hit .260-15-114 in 1031 major league at bats and he was very good last year.

Joliet has a lot of guys that would be fun to watch, but Jermaine is the only former major leaguer on their roster. Joey Siak is a kid I like, but not sure if it is really talent or the fact that I saw him pitch in high school and he made the hitters look foolish.

3Rivers, United League of Moderate Gamers | Writer, Minor Details | Writer, Independent Thinking

by rockies73 on May 25, 2005 9:01 AM EDT reply actions

for more on each team...

For more information on the other teams, check out the Northern League Preview: http://www.northernleague.com/news/?id=1629

It has the top players for each team and some other general information.

3Rivers, United League of Moderate Gamers | Writer, Minor Details | Writer, Independent Thinking

by rockies73 on May 25, 2005 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

Joliet, IL

As a former Joliet area resident (now Denver, CO) I can attest to the fact that you're living in an area which is well known as a hot bed for high school baseball. Not to get off topic, but Lockport Township, Joliet Catholic Academy and Providence Catholic always produce several D-1 players each year and usually a few top 25 round draft picks. Might be fun to catch a game or two if the young players interest you.

by stello12 on May 25, 2005 1:44 PM EDT reply actions