University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Baseball Recruiting
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Big Ten. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 30 players. The head coach is Dan Hartleb. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign coaches contact you?
Roster makeup
Roster as listed September 2026.
Players listed at more than one position count in each.
By class
Seniors and graduate students, by position
The spots most likely to open up after this season.
Transfers in, 2023–2026
Prior level not recorded for 22 of 35 transfers.
Top feeder school: Madison College
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
33 players drafted from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in those years. Most recent:
- Cole Kirschsieper — 2022, round 12 (Miami Marlins)
- Justin Janas — 2022, round 12 (Atlanta Braves)
- Andrew Hoffmann — 2021, round 12 (Atlanta Braves)
- Nate Lavender — 2021, round 14 (New York Mets)
- Michael Massey — 2019, round 4 (Kansas City Royals)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Dan Hartleb, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).