On-Air Baseball Feature: Forgoing the draft to remain an Illini

Illinois’ Drasen Johnson (35) pitches the ball during the baseball game v. Indiana at Illinois Field on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. Illinois won 6-3.

By Hunter Warning

The Daily Illini’s Hunter Warning gives you the latest from Illinois baseball and how their success has proven to speak volumes for the number of players drafted to the MLB. However, there are 3 players that forwent the draft and are continuing their education and athletic careers with the Illini.