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Elgin CC Scout Day: Takeaways

October 16, 2026
Illinois Scouting Staff

On Tuesday, October 6th, the Prep Baseball Illinois staff traveled to Elgin for the Elgin CC Scout Day. Plenty of new faces joined the Spartans, along with a handful of quality returning players, and we'll highlight the standouts from the day below.

To see a full list of players that attended, click HERE. For all the statistics collected at this event, click HERE.

Today, we are taking a look at some of the day’s top performers, broken down by each program, with scouting reports and videos below.

Position Players

+ RS-So. UTIL Maddux Clarence (DeKalb) returns for the Spartans in 2027, after putting together an impressive performance at the Scout Day. Clarence measures 5-foot-11, 190-pounds and got the event started with a 7.18 60-yard dash, following that up with one of the loudest rounds of BP at the event. The RHH peaked at 102.9 mph EV with an average of 92.5 mph and a max distance of 370’, all of which were near the top of the leaderboard at the event. Worked gap-to-gap throughout the round with juice to the pull side, flashed bat speed, averaging 72.1 mph on Blast. Defensively, stood out in multiple positions, tossing 87 mph across the infield with clean actions and clocked a 1.87-2.00 pop time range with a 77 mph arm from the chute, one that looks to have a breakout season in 2027.

+ Rs-So. OF Nathan Gerritsen (Jacobs) is one of the top returners for the Spartans. During his 2026 campaign, Gerritson slashed .349/.470/.490 with 18 XBH and more walks than strikeouts. Gerritson showed off his tools at the event, leading the event with a 6.45 60-yard dash. In BP, worked line drives throughout, peaking at 98.1 mph with an average of 90.9 mph and a max distance of 350’. Averaged 70.6 mph bat speed on blast and impressed defensively with an 86 mph arm from the outfield. A twitchy athlete that's set to be one of the top prospects in the Spartans lineup.

+ Rs-FR. 1B Vince Kamarat (Bartlett) transfers in and looks to be one of the most physical bats in the lineup for the Spartans. Measuring 6-foot-4, 245-pounds the LHH put a loud round of BP on display at the event, peaked at 98.5 mph with an average of 89.4 mph with a max distance of 370’. Kamarat had some of the best blast numbers at the event with an average of 77.4 mph on bat speed with a max of 84.4 mph. There is power to all fields for the LHH and looks to be a middle of the order bat for this upcoming spring, a strong bat to follow.

+ Fr. MIF Shane Pfeiffer (Hampshire) put together a loud performance at the event, looks to be one of the top incoming freshmen for the Spartans. The infielder had one of the loudest rounds of BP at the event, tying for the top max EV of the day at 103.6 mph, averaging 95.8 mph. Also, had the furthest hit ball of the event at 381’. Showed well defensively as well, working clean actions with confident hands and an accurate 83 mph arm across the diamond. Pfeiffer looks to be one to make an impact on the Spartans roster instantly, one to follow.

+ RS-Fr. MIF Justin Pold (South Elgin) had an all-around impressive performance last week at the Scout Day. Got the event started with a 6.88 60-yard time which was one of the top times at the event. Also, put together a loud round of BP, peaking at 103.6 mph, tied for the hardest of the event, averaged 92.4 mph with a max distance of 367’. Took a quality round of infield, tossing 84 mph across. A name to keep an eye on this upcoming spring.

+ RS-So. 3B Matthew Rosado (Sycamore) showed well in the event, and looks to have an impact for the Spartans this spring. The RHH had a strong round of BP, working on the barrel throughout, had a max EV of 100.3 mph with an average of 93.4 mph. Showed a gap-to-gap approach with power to all fields, had an average distance of 310’ and a max distance of 370’. Worked line drives and deep flyballs throughout the round. Rosado has the potential to be a middle of the order power bat with steady actions on the infield. A name to follow coming out of the event.

+ So. C Ryan Schneider (Rolling Meadows) has been a standout in front of our staff this fall, not just in event but in gameplay as well. Schneider is coming off a freshmen season where he slashed .300/.368/.508 with 17 XBH and 48 RBIs with more walks than strikeouts. In the event, reached 98.7 mph EV with an average of 88.6 mph and a max distance of 361’. Defensively, worked a quick transfer with accurate throws down to second, recorded a consistent pop time range of 1.93-1.94 and a 76 mph arm from the chute, one of the top returning backstops in the region.

Pitchers

+ Rs-So. RHP Calvin Bredlau (Huntley) returns to this Elgin staff after missing last year due to an injury, set to be a top-of-the-rotation arm heading into the spring. Showing a mature presence on the mound, working with a defined four-pitch mix. Controlled, repeatable actions on the mound, working strong down the hill, able to effectively get into the lower half. The arm works a quick and clean full-circle AA, from the ¾ slot. The fastball sat 88-89 mph, working with easy ride through the zone. The slider profiled out as a sweeper sitting 76-77 mph, working with -12.5 inches of horizontal movement, 2600 RPMs. The cutter was firm, staying tight with late bite in the zone, sitting mid-80s. The presence on the mound is clear, showcasing maturity and command with all three pitches. A must-follow arm heading into the spring.

+ So. RHP Nic DiMarzio (Hampshire) put together a loud bullpen, setting him apart as an arm to follow heading into the spring after tossing 15.1 innings and striking out 15 as a freshman. Working from the stretch only, the high-waisted 6-foot-5, 190-pound frame still leaves more to come. Gains plus extension down the hill, working with late whip through the top half. As the arm plays extremely quick, from a ¾ slot. The fastball sat 88-91 mph, playing with effective ride through the zone, with the sinker working with heavy arm-side run, creating separation at 89-90 mph. The slider sat 76-77 mph, with a sweeper shape (-11.3 avg. HM) working with late depth. The changeup sat 83-84 mph, dropping off from the heaters with arm-side fade. There's much to like from the profile on the mound, making DiMarzio an arm to follow heading into the spring.

+ So. RHP Spencer Drummond (Jacobs) returns to the Elgin pitching staff after tossing 15.1 innings, looking set to play a bigger role in his second year. Working a staggered setup on the mound, shows athletic and twitchy actions, driving through the bottom half, with the arm working a short draw out of the glove, moving quick through a ¾ slot. The fastball jumps out of the hand, sitting 84-87 mph, T88, with effective ride for the slot. The slider sat 76-77 mph, with a sharp gyro profile and late in-zone action. The changeup was 80-82 mph, playing firm, landing for strikes. Set to be a strong piece in a returning Elgin staff.

+ So. RHP Eric Jackson (Hampshire) looks to be an impact transfer arm for the Spartans this spring. Working from the stretch only, Jackson is a physical 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame, working a strong drop/drive down the mound. The arm operates out of a full-circle AA, working from an over-the-top slot. As the delivery continues to add polish, Jackson is an arm to keep an eye on. With the fastball sitting 86-88 mph, T89, working firm with slight arm-side run. The slider works extremely well off of it, sitting 69-73 mph with late depth, and commanding for strikes. The changeup sat in the upper-70s, working similar to the fastball.

+ Fr. RHP Nathan Moline (St. Charles East) was one of the biggest takeaways from the event, setting up to have a major impact during his first year on campus. Standing at 6-foot-175 pounds with plenty of room to add, the right-hander showed controlled and repeatable actions on the mound with a clean and quick arm-path from a ¾ slot. The fastball was 85-86 mph, playing with a ton of ride through the zone (18.4 avg. IVB). The curveball showed a more sweeper profile, sitting in the low-70s, able to command for strikes. The changeup sat 79-80 mph, flashing depth with arm-side fade. The command and presence spoke volumes on the mound, a plus mover with tons left in the tank.

+ Rs-So. RHP Caleb Williams (South Elgin) is a top returning arm after tossing 21 innings and striking out 21, while only walking eight. The right-hander showed an intriguing profile on the mound, coiling into the back hip on leg lift, working from a catapult motion. Stays powerful through the lower half, driving through the target, with the arm working a clean full-circle AA, with late intent. The fastball was sitting 85-87 mph, T88, jumping out of the hand with effective ride through the zone (max 22.7 IVB). The curveball worked a 12-6 profile with short bite, sitting 74-76 mph. The slider created good separation from it, sitting 74-76 mph, with a gyro profile. The changeup was 79-80 mph, able to kill spin, working similar to the fastball. Showed more feel for the fastball and curveball, with developing command for the rest.

+ So. RHP Evan Wurtz (Hampshire) came away as an intriguing arm to follow, standing in as a 6-foot-4, 175-pound frame. Working from a quick rocker motion, Wurtz is able to drop/drive through the lower half, finishing strong through the plate. With the arm playing quick and clean from a lower ¾ slot. The fastball was 85-87 mph, working with arm-side run. The slider worked an 11-5 profile with late depth sitting in the mid-70s. The changeup was 76-77 mph, developing profile, kicking back at times. A fast worker with actions to follow on the mound as the command continues to develop.

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