Chicagoland Summer ID: Preview Story

June 8, 2026
By: Jacob Gonzalez
IL/WI Intern

This Tuesday, June 9th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the Chicagoland Summer ID at the Triton College in River Grove, IL. This is an open event for 2027-2030 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

We've been hosting this event for the past 13 years, and it's consistently provided us a look at prominent players who've later gone on to receive invitations to select events, like the Prep Baseball Future Games and Illinois State Games. Among those in attendence of the Chicagoland Summer ID event in 2025, 12 have already made commitments.

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.

ROSTER PREVIEW

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

Cruz Cook SS / RHP / Harlem, IL / 2029

From 5/15/26: "Uncommitted. Trim, high-waisted 6-foot, 165-pound frame. Batted leadoff and played third base for the Huskies. A twitchy, athletic left-handed hitter, Cook flashed feel for the barrel, including a hard lineout in his first at-bat. Posted a 4.58 home-to-first. Defensively, he showed reliable hands at the hot corner while his arm accuracy continues to develop. A name to follow in the state's freshman class moving forward."

Tommy Gasner 1B / LHP / Huntley, IL / 2028

From 8/05/25:
"Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-0.8, 200.4-pounds. Mature, high-waisted frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, medium stride, simple. Smooth swing, flatter path, pull-side approach, on the barrel up the middle/pull-side, bat-speed with length through the zone. 67.6 mph bat speed with 15g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 mph max exit velocity (90 avg.); 325-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 71 mph. Low 3/4 slot, easy.
Defense: Two hand gather into body, works up, direct to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.31 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 59.74 Edge Score.

Jenner Smith OF / RHP / Hersey, IL / 2028

From 4/30/26: "Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 27 in the state. 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame, high-waisted with broad shoulders, room to continue to add strength. Started on the mound and battled over six innings, allowing five earned runs with two walks and nine strikeouts. Not an easy day to pitch with some rain and low-40s temperatures, Smith held 80-81 mph throughout all six innings, also mixing in a sharp 11/5 curveball he could land in the zone whenever he wanted, 68-70 mph. High-ceiling arm to follow that is also intriguing with the bat."

ITINERARY

Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

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

+ Check-In Times:

Check-in for ALL Players: 3:00 PM

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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