@IlliniBaseball's Sedlock Off To Impressive Start
February 23, 2016 | Baseball
Cody Sedlock's season opener was among the best performances in the nation this past weekend. The Illinois junior right-hander allowed one earned run on five hits over 6.0 innings, while striking out 10 and walking one, at No. 19 Tulane.
• Leads the Big Ten in strikeouts
• Two more strikeouts than any other Big Ten opening Day starter
• Ranks No. 9 nationally in strikeouts
• Only Opening Day starter in the nation to strikeout 10+ against a ranked opponent
• Fifth in the Big Ten in innings pitched (6.0)
A large contingent of professional scouts was in the crowd to watch the top-40 prospect. That is expected to be the norm for the Illini's new No. 1 starter who was making his fifth career start. Head coach Dan Hartleb has gone on record saying he thinks Sedlock has first-round talent and the junior did not disappoint in his first test of 2016.
Big Ten leader in strikeouts » @CodySedlock.
— Illini Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) February 22, 2016
Two more strikeouts than any #B1G Opening Day starter. pic.twitter.com/V0D0D0jcvd
.@CodySedlock gets a 1-2-3 first inning, including a K.
— Illini Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) February 20, 2016
25+ scouts on hand to watch the potential first-rounder. pic.twitter.com/kZ2IpdZrp0
.@CodySedlock has learned from the best in #Illini history. Now it's his time.
— Illini Baseball (@IlliniBaseball) February 16, 2016
Get to know the No. 1 starter » https://t.co/5SDizImnBE
