Derek Zdenovec

[Lemont Softball @Lemont_Softball]

Sectional champs! @MilaMardjetko16 pitched a 💎with 15 Ks! @JessiPontrelli 3-4 3B 2B RBI, @ellaphelan25 2-4 RBI, @BPeslak2028 @KenziePurgo2 @NoetzelElla3 2-3! Supers on Monday at Benedictine! See 🫵 there!

[Lemont Softball @Lemont_Softball]

Congrats to @AvaZdenovec_ for making all conference this year!

[Lemont Baseball @Lemont_Baseball]

Big win today vs a talented OF team. Way to battle and find a way to get the job done.
@NathanZdenovec_ CG 7H 3ER 1BB 7K
@tuckerbrett32 2-2 2b 2BB RBI
@garofgrady 1-3 2b BB 3R
@ethan_kelby 1-3 2RBI
@ZaneSchneidy 2RBI

[Lemont Softball @Lemont_Softball]

Next Senior is Ava Zdenovec!

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

Earlier from Lemont:

Impressive start from Lemont ‘28 LHP Nathan Zdenovec. Carried a no hitter into the 7th inning. True 3-pitch mix throughout.

FB: T85, sat low-80s
BB: 72-75, sharp/depth
CH: 80

Final line: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 6 K.

[Lemont Baseball @Lemont_Baseball]

Good win today down @ Millikin. Solid effort all around. #WeAreLemont #WNU #FYB
@NathanZdenovec_ 6IP 3H 0R 8K
@garofgrady 3-4 2RBI
@CannonMadej49 2-3 RBI BB

[Brian Forystek @ChicagoELITE18u]

Couple of CE guys mentioned!

2026 LHP/1B - @CannonMadej49 (SWIC commit) FB back up to mid-upper 80’s!

2028 LHP/OF - @NathanZdenovec_ (UNCOMMITTED) FB up to 87mph with legit 3 pitch command.

[Nathan Zdenovec @NathanZdenovec_]

Thank you @UKBaseball and @str8ched for the opportunity to attend camp this weekend! I had a great time exploring the campus, touring the facilities, and learning from the coaches and players. I hope to be back soon! Go Wildcats!

[Prep Baseball Illinois @PrepBaseballIL]

Lemont looks like another team to keep an eye on in 2026.

Catch the full episode with the links below.👇

#TheBullpen | @Lemont_Baseball

[Brian Forystek @ChicagoELITE18u]

Couple CE names…mentioned.

2026 LHP (6’6”) @CannonMadej49 (UNCOMMITTED)

2028 LHP @NathanZdenovec_ (Ranked 38th PBR)

2025 ALUM @jacobparr_2025 (Ohio State currently).

[Nathan Zdenovec @NathanZdenovec_]

Thank you @PrepBaseballIL for the #35 overall and #5 Lhp ranking!
@Lemont_Baseball
@ChicagoELITE18u

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

Perfection tonight from LHP Nathan Zdenovec (Lemont, 2028).

Final line: 7 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 15 Ks, 88 pitches.

FB: 80-82 mph; arm-side run
BB: 70-72; late bite
CH: 75-77; depth

Projectable 6-foot-2, 160-pounds with a clean arm action.

#ILSummerChamps | @PrepBaseballIL

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐝, 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Nathan Zdenovec 2028
Chicago Elite

Fastball
Sits 80-81, Max 82
Spin Rate 2100-2200

Breaking Ball
69-70
Spin Rate 2050-2150

https://t.co/djgEAumYmj

[Brian Forystek @ChicagoELITE18u]

👀 u CE 2028 LHP @NathanZdenovec_!

▪️FB has T84/85 early in games…settles in upper 70’s to low 80’s.
▪️Young LHP w/ advanced feel for off speed.

[Prep Baseball Scouting @pbtscouting]

LHP Nathan Zdenovec (Lemont, 2028) threw a five-inning complete game while striking out nine batters.

Athletic 6-foot-2, 160-pound frame with room to add strength.

FB: 79-80 mph
SL: 71-73 mph, sharp, late

#PBTILOpen @PrepBaseballIL

[Jason Mardirosian @MojoJason1]

California dreamin’ on a 102 degree day!
#hardworkworks
Thanks @DaveBetcher1 for another great well-run tournament!
Congratulations to @MCCheetahs on their victory, as well!!

[Primetime @PrimetimeIL]

𝐈𝐧𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱
Nathan Zdenovec 2028
Chicago Elite

Fastball
Sits 82-83
Spin Rate 2100-2300

Breaking Ball
72-73
Spin Rate 2100-2200

https://t.co/djgEAumYmj

[Jason Mardirosian @MojoJason1]

So glad to have most of them back and playing solid softball again!
4-1 on the tournament so far…
Having given up only 4 runs in 5 games and outscored our opponents 35-4!
💪🏻 strong work by @aavery___m
@taylornorkus22 and @Reesecusack07 on the mound!

[Jason Mardirosian @MojoJason1]

We are excited to welcome 2026 catcher/Utility @AvaZdenovec_ to our team this summer!
Cant wait to get started!
#hardworkworks