Former Major Leaguer and Illini pitcher Jason Anderson joins the fighting Illini coaching staff as a volunteer coach. Jason will team up with Drew Dickinson who was named Pitching Coach on August 3rd as Illinois will carry two pitching coaches.
Anderson retired from professional baseball on July 19th. Anderson also ranks third in wins at Illinois with 29 and holds the single season record for victories with 14.
Drew Dickinson was named Pitching Coach after a seven year professional career and spending two years as a volunteer assistant coach at Illinois. Drew was 30-7 in his career at Illinois.