Aurora Preseason ID: Preview Story

January 16, 2026
By: Dane Poe
Area Scout, Content

This Monday, January 19th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the Aurora Preseason ID at the Aurora Sports Zone in Aurora, IL. This is an open event for 2026-2029 high school grads, 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.

EVENT HISTORY

This is the fifth time we've hosted this event, and it has consistently provided us with a look at prominent players who've later gone on to receive invitations to select events, such as the Prep Baseball Future Games and Illinois State Games.

We're looking forward to checking in on the next crop of talent from this event to earn next-level attention in the coming weeks, months, and years.

2026 ROSTER

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

Jameson Hanlon 2B / SS / Newman Central Catholic, IL / 2028

Nate Kaminski OF / LHP / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2027

Rankings StateRank: 153 / POS: 24

Waylon Marko C / OF / Hononegah, IL / 2028

Seamus O'Meara OF / RHP / Nazareth Academy, IL / 2027

Joe Valenza 1B / LHP / Plainfield North, IL / 2027

Zachary Westerberg RHP / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2027

Perusing the event roster, we’re set to meet a majority of players who’ve not yet attended a Prep Baseball 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 Monday's event, it is imperative that you read our adjusted 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 smartphone camera that will lead them to a Google Form. On that Form, players will enter their name (matching the spelling on their PB 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:

Position Players: 8:45 A.M.
Pitchers: 11:30 A.M.

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 as 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, which can be applied to improve their game.

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