West Suburban Summer ID: Preview Story

June 29, 2026
Jacob Gonzalez
IL/WI Intern

This Tuesday, June 30th, the Prep Baseball Illinois team is hosting the West Suburban Summer ID at Lee Pfund Stadium in Carol Stream, 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 4 years, and it has 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 South Suburban Summer ID event in 2025, 5 have already made commitments.

Last Years Commitments

Emmanuel Deoudes (IC Catholic Prep, 2026; Oakton CC)
Leo Macias (Glenbard North, 2026; Judson University (IL))
Jasper Reeves (Glenbard West, 2026; Augustana College (IL))
Will Renshaw (Barrington, 2026; Southeastern CC (IA))
Joshua Ziemer (Glenbard East, 2026; Elgin CC)

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.

Malcolm Donaldson OF / OF / Lincoln-Way East, IL / 2028

From Febuary 16th: "OF Malcolm Donaldson (Lincoln Way East, 2028) was one of the top athletes in attendance regardless of class at the event. Standing in at a compact and athletic 5-foot-10, 156-pound frame with twitchy strength to the frame. Started the day by running the top 60-yard dash of the day at 6.52 with a 1.64 10-yard split, also testing near the top of the event in max jump height. At the plate the right-handed hitter swung a quick and upside bat, twitchy bat speed and the ball jumps when barreled, reaching a peak EV of 90.5 mph throughout the round. Defensively, the outfielder showed athletic actions and easy range with feel to field the ball cleanly, arm works over the top with accuracy working up to 82 mph"

Rylan Johnson RHP / OF / Wheaton North, IL / 2028

From Febuary 28th:

"Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Stretch only, leg lift into balance point, works in line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Life out of the hand, strikes. T2061, 1987 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 10/4 shape, developing feel for the zone. T2201, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Fading action off of the fastball, some feel to locate. T1545, 1502 average rpm.
CUT: 73-74 mph. Short wrinkle with late cutting action. Strikes"

Tyler Manning OF / RHP / Geneva, IL / 2028

From Febuary 28th:

"Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-3.2, 178.1-pounds. Trim, high-waisted frame, room for projection.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, short stride, slight rhythm in the hands pre-pitch. Easy and simple swing, feel to shoot it the other way and use the whole field. 63.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 298-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full arm action, 3/4 slot, loose and whippy.
Defense: Athletic actions with clean and fluid routes, easy range.
Athletic Testing: 6.95 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 79.49 Edge Score.

Delivery: Simple to tall balance, works on line, uphill; square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, loose, high 3/4. Low effort.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Straight four-seamer. T2108, 2031 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Thrown at arm speed, two-plane, more sweep. T2129, 2065 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Slight deceleration; straight change. T1777, 1610 average rpm"

Owen Sunderson SS / RHP / Hinsdale Central, IL / 2027

From May 21st: "Uncommitted. 6-foot-0, 180-pounds, athletic, lean frame. Multiple sport athlete, football. Started at second and batted second in the lineup. Went 2-for-4 on the day with an RBI. Right-handed hitter, was on the barrel three times with a low line drive hit to shortstop for an out. Consistently performs in games"

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 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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