The Pistol Shrimp are 2024 Prospect League Champions!

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp  - City of Peru Illinois 61354

Prospect League History - Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

Pistol Shrimp Reveal 2024 Schedule

Pistol Shrimp Announce 2024 Promo Schedule

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

Illinois Valley put its stamp on the circuit with a breakout summer, clinching the 2024 Prospect League championship and delivering the franchise’s first title for the Peru faithful [1].

Back home, the Shrimp’s ballpark has leveled up. Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park now boasts an expanded grandstand, a new press box and additional seating, upgrades that promise fuller nights and a louder roar when the Shrimp return to Peru [2]. The club competes in the wood‑bat Prospect League, a summer showcase that continues to send talent up the ladder [3].

Looking ahead, Illinois Valley has its schedule cadence and theme nights rolling out each year, with the organization mapping out game dates and a full run of promotional evenings that keep Veterans Memorial Park buzzing through the summer [4][5].