Prep Baseball Report

O'Hare Preseason ID: Preview Story


By: Nick DiBenedetto
Area Scout & Content

This Sunday, February 8th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the O'Hare Preseason ID at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Bensenville, IL. This is an open event for all high school classes (2026-29), 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 list of those registered to attend this event, view the most up-to-date roster by clicking HERE.

EVENT HISTORY

We've been hosting this event for the past 5 years, and it's consistently given us a look at prominent players. Among the players in attendance at this event in 2025, there were 47 commitments following the event. 

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.

Aaden Colon 1B / LHP / Jacobs, IL / 2027

Reid Gerjerts SS / 3B / Wheeling, IL / 2027

Hunter Lockefeer C / OF / St. Viator, IL / 2028

Jack McDaniel C / 1B / Hinsdale South, IL / 2027

Zane Schneider 3B / 1B / Lemont, IL / 2027

Jack Stefani OF / RHP / Glenbrook South, IL / 2026

Ryan Wilberding C / OF / Libertyville, IL / 2027

Perusing the event roster, we’re set to meet a few 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 Sunday’s event, you must 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

POSITION GROUPS

+ Check-in Times:

  • All Position Players: 8:45 AM
  • All Pitchers-only: 10:00 AM
  • Catchers will stay and catch bullpens.

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 upon their game.

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