
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp ⚾️ | Also known as the Radioactive Shrimp | 2024 @ProspectLeague Champions 🏆 | 10 MLB Draft Picks since 2019 | #FearTheClaw 🦐
Peru, IL
Joined November 2018
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🦐 FROM PISTOL SHRIMP INTERN TO THE BIG LEAGUES! 🏆⚾️
Congratulations to Zorian Schiffman, our FIRST Data Analytics Intern in 2019, on his success with the Milwaukee Brewers!
From the Prospect League to MLB, it's incredible to see how far his journey has taken him!
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OF Dominic Battista (Oswego East HS/UIC), drafted by @Royals in 4th round, played in 5 games for @PShrimpBaseball and broke the team record for stolen bases in a game with 5 on June 6. @ProspectLeague @watchhometeam
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Congratulations to Ryan Niedzwiedz on being selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 15th Round of the 2026 MLB Draft! A key member of our 2024 Prospect League Championship team, Ryan hit .273 with 14 doubles, 26 RBI, and 8 SB in 42 games. Congrats, Ryan! #2026mlbdraft
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Congratulations to Brayden Bakes on being selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 13th Round of the 2026 MLB Draft!
A member of our 2023 Pistol Shrimp, Brayden hit .324 with 56 hits, 29 RBI, and 13 SB in 46 games.
Congrats, Brayden! #2026mlbdraft #FearTheClaw
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Congratulations to Dominic Battista on being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 4th Round of the 2026 MLB Draft!
We’re proud to have been a part of your journey and can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations, Dominic! #2026mlbdraft #feartheclaw
🇯🇵 Meet the Onozaki Twins!
Over 6,000 miles from Sendai, Japan ➡️ Illinois Valley. Yamato & Takeru Onozaki made the journey to spend their summer with the Shrimp!
Yamato – Soph. | RHP/SS
Takeru – Soph. | RHP
Happy to have them chasing their dreams with us 🦐 #FearTheClaw
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Phoenix Brant goes yard, and the lead is down to 2 in the ninth!
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The final five! The Pistol Shrimp roster is set for Opening Day! 🚨
We're ready for another exciting season ahead! #FearTheClaw
Introducing the Pistol Shrimp 2026 Coaching Staff, led by 2024 Prospect League Manager of the Year, John Jakiemiec! ⚾️
Justyn Friday and Mark Sheehan return for their eighth seasons, Ryan Eiermann is back for his second, and Jake Ferguson joins for his first! #FearTheClaw
Signed: 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙫𝙖! #FearTheClaw
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: @HawaiiBaseball
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Football
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Salute to the Military
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲: Poker
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮: Gergovich Family Chiropractic
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Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Don't miss your chance to reach our dedicated fans this season! ⚾️
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𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: Genesee CC
𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻: Miyagi, Japan
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿: Orange
𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲: Mario Kart
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮: Gergovich Family Chiropractic
Join us in welcoming the 2026 Pistol Shrimp Staff presented by IVAC!
Welcome back Kayla Olson as Athletic Trainer! #FearTheClaw
Signed: 𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙪 𝙊𝙣𝙤𝙯𝙖𝙠𝙞! #FearTheClaw
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: South Western Oregon CC
𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻: Miyagi, Japan
𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴: Shape of You
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱: Pizza
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮: Gergovich Family Chiropractic
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Join us in welcoming the 2026 Pistol Shrimp Staff presented by IVAC!
Welcome Jake Fraisl as an Operations Intern! #FearTheClaw
Signed: 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝! #FearTheClaw
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: @EIU_Baseball
𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲: Sandlot
𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲: Sorry
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼: Batman
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮: Gergovich Family Chiropractic
Signed: 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙯𝙮𝙠𝙤𝙬𝙨𝙠𝙞! #FearTheClaw
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲: @USDbaseball
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Polish Night
𝗘𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶: 👀
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: Christmas
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮: Gergovich Family Chiropractic
Join us in welcoming the 2026 Pistol Shrimp Staff presented by IVAC!
Welcome back MaKade Rios as a Photographer! #FearTheClaw
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Immaculate innings might be rare, but you can still watch them on PLN! ⚾️
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