Pistol Shrimp Baseball, LLC d/b/a Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

About Us

Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp collegiate baseball team of MLB draft hopefuls is one of 18 teams in The Prospect League, spanning the Midwest. We provide fun, affordable, family friendly entertainment!

Named for the “deadliest animal on the planet,” the Pistol Shrimp collegiate wood bat baseball team competes in the 18 team Prospect League which spans the Midwest from Missouri to West Virginia. The nationally-recognized highly competitive amateur Prospect League is comprised of college players who have aspirations to play professionally. It’s a wonderful way to see tomorrow’s stars play today!

The Pistol Shrimp are proud to call Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru, Illinois our home field as we play a 56 game season from the end of May to August. Pistol Shrimp games are fun, family friendly entertainment featuring food trucks, beer tent, theme nights, giveaways and best of all - FREE General Admission! Visit our website for more information on booking a group outing, internships, hosting a player or intern, or to shop our merch. Follow us on social media!