The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp enter the 2026 Prospect League season as defending champions following their sweep of the Terre Haute Rex in the 2024 league championship series ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Prospect_League_season?utm_source=openai)). The collegiate summer baseball team plays home games at Schweickert Stadium in Peru, Illinois, the facility having undergone notable enhancements including a larger grandstand and press box constructed in spring 2023 ([peru.il.us](https://www.peru.il.us/residents/parks-recreation-special-events-2/things-to-do/illinois-valley-pistol-shrimp?utm_source=openai)). With a record of 160‑134 through the 2024 season and multiple postseason appearances, the club—including Manager John Jakiemiec—continues to build on recent success in the competitive Western Conference – Northwest Division ([prospectleague.prestosports.com](https://prospectleague.prestosports.com/Content/Team_Info_Pages/shrimp?utm_source=openai)).