The NAIA Pre-season All-Americans and players to watch list from Illinois was chosen by the NAIA All-American Selection Committee.
Pre-Season All-Americans from Illinois:
RHP - Corey Shultz, University of St. Francis, Kankakee High School, lives in Kankakee IL. The junior closer led the team with 9 victories (all in relief) a 2.59 ERA and 5 saves last season.
Players to Watch for 2011:
Relief Pitcher - Chad Steinborn, Olivet Nazarene University, Pekin Community High School, lives in Pekin IL
1B - Shelby Anderson, Lindenwood University, Quincy High School, lives in Quincy IL
1B - Chris Hammett, Olivet Nazarene University, lives in Indianapolis IN
OF - Jeremy Camacho, Bellvue University, McHenry County College, Jacobs High School, lives in Lake in the Hills IL