CAREER HIGHS

• Hits: 3, 4x, last: at Rutgers, May 2, 2025 (G1)
• Doubles: 1, 9x, last: vs. Michigan, May 20, 2025
• Triples: --
• Home runs: --
• Total bases: 4, vs. Aurora, Feb. 25, 2025
• RBI: 3, 2x, last: vs. Aurora, Feb. 25, 2025
• Runs scored: 4, at Texas State, Feb. 22, 2205
• Walks: 3, 2x, last: at Bradley, April 29, 2025
• Hit by pitch: 2, at Rutgers, May 2, 2025 (G1)
• Sac flies: 1, 2x, last: vs. Texas Tech, Feb. 28, 2025
• Sac bunts: 1, 2x, last: at Northwestern, March 21, 2025 (G1)
• At bats: 6, 3x, last: at Ohio State, May 17, 2025
• Stolen bases: 3, vs. Abilene Christian, Feb. 15, 2025
• Field chances: 6, at Texas State, Feb. 22, 2025
• Putouts: 6, at Texas State, Feb. 22, 2025  
• Assists: 1, 2x, last: vs. Abilene Christian, Feb. 15, 2025

2025 - JUNIOR

• Appeared in 43 games, making 41 starts, for the Illini in his first season at Illinois.
• Posted an overall slash of .324/.493/.385 to go along with 40 runs scored, nine doubles, 18 RBI, 40 walks and 15 stolen bases.
• His on-base percentage of .493 was the fifth-highest mark among all Big Ten players at the conclusion of the Big Ten Tournament.
• His 15 stolen base were tied for seventh-most among all Big Ten players...swiped a season-high three bases on Feb. 15 vs. Abilene Christian...most stolen bases in a single season by an Illini since 2022.
• Led the Illini with 40 walks.
• Recorded 16 multi-hit games on the season, tied for third most on the squad.
• Made his Illinois debut on Feb. 14 vs. Abilene Christian...went 2-for-4 with three RBI and walk.
• Had a season-best seven-game hitting streak from March 8-18...went 9-for-24 (.375) with three doubles and three RBI.
• Reached safely in all five plate appearances in the first game of the Illini's doubleheader at Rutgers on May 2...went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and was hit by a pitch twice.

2024 - SOPHOMORE (AT NIAGARA)

• Second Team All-MAAC
• MAAC All-Academic Team
• Played and started in 46 games for the Purple Eagles.
• Hit .326 primarily out of the leadoff position.
• Blasted his first career homer against Queens on Feb. 25, went on to hit a career high three homers.
• Set a new career high in hits, runs, doubles, and RBI in his sophomore season.
• Drew 34 walks and ended fifth in Niagara history in walks.
• Made 101 putouts with three assists while not committing an error.
• Caught the final out of the MAAC Championship to secure the program’s first MAAC Title.
• Had a 24 game on base streak during the season.
• Had 20 multi-hit games, with 11 two-hit games, eight three hit game, and a four hit game against Fairfield on May 12.
• Was the first ever Niagara player to reach base in an NCAA Tournament game as he was hit by a pitch to open the game against Oklahoma State on May 31st.

2023 - FRESHMAN (AT NIAGARA)

• All-MAAC Rookie Team.
• One of just three Purple Eagles to played in all 47 games while starting in 46 games, hit leadoff in all 46 starts.
• Was second on the team in batting average at .339 while leading the team with a .504 on-base percentage which was second in the MAAC.
• Had 57 walks which set a new Niagara single-season record and a MAAC single-season record…he had the most walks in the country for a freshman…led the country in walks per game at 1.21 walks per game while also leading all freshman in on base percentage.
• Ended the season on a 24 game on base streak which was a team high.
• Had 18 multi hit games, which included 13 two-hit games and five three-hit games.
• Drove in 22 runs while swiping a team high 21 bases.
• Had 100 putouts in the field along with 14 assists and finished the season with a .974 fielding percentage.
• Earned MAAC Rookie of the Week honors twice.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended École Secondaire Monseigneur Bruyère in London, Ontario, Canada.
• Was part of the Great Lakes Canadians program.

PERSONAL

• Born on Aug. 11, 2003.
• Son of Todd and Anne Groves.
• Has one brother, Jeff.
• Chose Illinois because, "of the winning culture, professional development and great academic and athletic resources."
• Pursuing a degree in agricultural and consumer economics with a focus on financial planning, along with a minor in business.