Prep Baseball Report

Northwest Suburban Summer ID: Preview


By: Charles Frady
Illinois Intern

Tuesday, July 9th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the Northwest Suburban Summer ID at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg, Illinois. This is an open event for all high school classes (2025-28), and gives our staff an ample look at the area's top players.

For a closer look at the showcase details and the technologies we'll have on-site to assist our in-person evaluation for all in attendance, click here. For a complete look at those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date version of the roster by clicking here.

2024 ROSTER

This year's roster is already shaping up nicely, just like in years past.

SS Kyle Ziebell (Harvest Christian, 2026) is ranked No. 91 in Illinois's 2026 class and will look to improve his stock Tuesday. In past events, the middle-infielder has presented a 5-foot-10, 152-pound frame with solid tools. At the plate, the right-handed hitter has shown a narrow stance with a leg-lift trigger that works with a quick flat swing and an aggressive line-drive approach. Defensively, the rising junior has shown active footwork and is quick to release.

C Derrick Pomatto (Joliet Catholic, 2027) is someone we have already seen this summer at Top Tier Scout Day and now looks to give our staff another look in this smaller setting open event. The rising sophomore has shown an intriguing all-around profile as a solid defensive backstop with a solid right-handed hitting profile. Behind the plate, Pomatto has shown clean transfers that have resulted in poptimes as low as 1.97 seconds. With a strong 5-foot-11, 205-pound frame, the right-handed hitter has produced exit velocities up to 92.1 mph.

SS Gavin Hartigan (Nazareth Academy, 2028) is a name our staff saw at the 13/14U Rock Championship earlier this summer, offering an intriguing 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame. Defensively, the rising freshman showed natural actions at shortstop with fluid footwork. At the plate, the right-handed hitter stands in a closed-off stance and utilizes above-average bat speed to drive the baseball. Hartigan also showed above-average speed out of the box. He should be a name to follow at the showcase as our staff sees how his toolset translates in such a setting.

Perusing the event roster, we’re set to meet a majority of players who’ve not yet attended a PBR showcase, and we’re eager to add more names to our follow lists.

EVENT CHECK-IN PROCESS

Because of the high number of prospects set to attend Tuesday’s event, it is imperative that you read our showcase itinerary below, which will allow our staff to swiftly and efficiently educate and evaluate the players set to attend.

Additionally, in an effort to continue and develop contactless check-in strategies, upon arrival, players will scan a QR Code with their smart phone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PBR profile) and hit submit. Upon submission, players will be prompted to click a link that will direct them to their jersey color and number, located next to their registered name.


ITINERARY

Please bring snacks and drinks as events can run long, especially depending on your position.

CHECK-IN TIMES:

  • All Players: 8:45 am

MORE EVENT DETAILS

Click here to learn more about our tech partners that have enhanced our players showcase experience. Partners like TrackMan, Vizual Edge, and Blast Motion have helped both our in-event evaluation process, as well the compilation of our post-event scouting reports – and they're also a tool for our players to learn more about their measured and collected data, that can be applied to improve upon their game.

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