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Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp
Information
LeagueProspect League (Western Conference – Northwest Division)
LocationPeru, Illinois
BallparkVeterans Memorial Park
Founded2019; 5 years ago (2019)
League championships0
Division championships1 (2022)
ColorsOrange and Black
OwnershipJohn Jakiemiec
ManagerJohn Jakiemiec
General ManagerJune Keeley
WebsiteIllinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp are a collegiate summer league baseball team in the Prospect League.[1] They play at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois, United States. The Pistol Shrimp formed in Lisle, Illinois, in late 2018 as an expansion franchise for the 2019 season, under the name DuPage Pistol Shrimp. They and other collegiate summer leagues and teams exist to give top college players professional-like experience without affecting NCAA eligibility.

DuPage County's previous team in the Prospect League, the DuPage Drones, suspended operations after the 2017 season, leaving the city without a team for the 2018 season. After a division championship appearance in 2019 and a cancelled season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pistol Shrimp relocated to Peru, Illinois for the 2021 season, citing possible attendance limitations in DuPage County related to the pandemic.[2] Shortly after the conclusion of the 2021 season, the Pistol Shrimp confirmed they'd return to the Illinois Valley for the 2022 season.

The Pistol Shrimp play in the Prospect League's Western Conference – Northwest Division along with the Burlington Bees, Clinton LumberKings, and Springfield Lucky Horseshoes.[3]

Seasons

Season Manager Record Win % League Division GB Postseason record Postseason win % Postseason result Notes
2019 John Jakiemiec 34–25 .576 5th 2nd – 0–1 .000 Lost West Division Championship (Cape) Inaugural season
2020 Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 John Jakiemiec 24–36 .400 14th 4th 17.5 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2022 John Jakiemiec 38–21 .644 2nd 2nd 3.0 1–1 .500 Won Wabash River Division Championship (Danville)
Lost Eastern Conference Championship (Chillicothe)
2023 John Jakiemiec 27–31 .466 11th 3rd 6.0 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2024 John Jakiemiec 0–0 .000 0–0 .000
Totals 123–113 .521 1–2 .333

Roster

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp roster
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- David Andolina
  • -- Jeffrey Behrends
  • -- Daniel Castro
  • -- Austin Ernst
  • -- Kolton Floor
  • -- Tate Foxson
  • -- Josh Katz
  • -- Payton Knoll
  • -- Joseph Martin
  • -- Kyler Miritello
  • -- Finn O'Meara
  • -- Jake Overbeck
  • -- Andrew Rassler
  • -- Joe Richardson
  • -- Johnny Riva
  • -- Henry Rouch
  • -- Anthony Solis
  • -- Daniel Strohm
  • -- Taylor Waldron
  • -- Drew Zemaitis



  

Catchers

  • -- Brody Dalton
  • -- Brandon Mahler

Infielders

  • -- Will Ashley
  • -- Finley Buckner
  • -- Chris Esquivel
  • -- Kyle Gibson
  • -- Pambos Nicoloudes
  • -- Ryan Niedzwiedz
  • -- Luke Smock

Outfielders

  • -- Peyton Burgh
  • -- Tyler Dorsch
  • -- Joey Hagen
  • -- Lucas Smith
  • -- Joseph Stagowski
  • -- Cole Warehime
  

Manager

  • -- John Jakiemiec

Coaches

  • -- Justyn Friday (assistant)
  • -- Mark Sheehan (pitching)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

 updated March 15, 2024

References

  1. ^ "NEW FOR 2019: DuPage Pistol Shrimp | Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
  2. ^ "Prospect League baseball team Pistol Shrimp find new home in Peru". www.shawlocal.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  3. ^ "2024 Prospect League Standings – Prospect League Baseball". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

External links

Prospect League
Sports teams based in Illinois
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