Nathan Barnitz

I am extremely excited to announce my commitment to the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater to continue my academic and baseball career. Thank you @Sparks_North and the coaching staff for all the support. #gowarhawks

Our Sparks Family lost a member to early yesterday. 15u Cookie Cerny 🙏 She loved the game of baseball. She was hard working, a great teammate, and respected by all. She will be missed but always remembered. Prayers to her family during this time and RIP Cookie #22

OF/LHP Nathan Barnitz (Schaumburg, 2026) commits to Wisconsin-Whitewater. (@UWWAthletics | @Saxon_Baseball) 👤: loom.ly/tP-YBwk

Committed. I want to thank God for the opportunity and blessings, my family for always supporting me over so many years, and my teammates for their support. A big Thank you to @Sparks_North coaches who coached me over the past 4 years: Jim Thome, Dan Brewer, Lee Milano, Dom Milano, Josh Caceres, Nick Castronova, Bob Lisanti And my @ViatorBaseball coaches Terry Beyna, Josh Kay, Anthony Drago, James DeGeorge, Tim Miller, and Eric Porter. And an extra special thanks to my personal trainer Tyler Starke @STARKE_IT who helped guide me through my training. Excited for the opportunity, thank you Coach Goff, @bserrato37 , and Coach Madia. #BoilerUp @PrepBaseballIL @SparksNorth2026

Thank you @PrepBaseballIL for the write up

PBR Illinois State Games

RT @PrepBaseballIL: That concludes our workout portion here in Rantoul😎☀️ Games will begin at 4:00⏰

I am excited to attend the @PrepBaseballIL State games on August 6-7th as a 2 way (OF/P). I will be closing for team 6 on August 7th at 9:30 am on field 3 at the Rantoul Family Sports Complex!

BB: 15

I had a great sophomore summer season! I would like to thank @Sparks_North, adam and Quinn for a great season. Can’t wait to get back to work! Here are my hitting stats: AVG .356 OBP .487 OPS 1.012 SLG .525 ABS: 59 H: 21 1B: 15 2B: 2 3B: 4

My pitching stats for my sophomore szn: IP: 10.1 BF: 59 SO: 17 H: 9

Barnitz is a solid 2 way player. Good LHH with speed. On the mound a talented LHP with a FB sitting at 84. @PerfectGameUSA #Class2026

Thank you PBR

OF Nathan Barnitz (Schaumburg, 2026) has found the barrel a couple times today. All fields approach; Athletic 5-foot-11, 157 pounds. #PBRILOpen | @PrepBaseballIL

Thank you primetime!!

Primetime High School Tournament of Champions - 2026 - Top 20 Pitch Velocity Leaders

Here’s some of the top players from the 2026 Class that are already making an impact on varsity. @ethanbass44 Glenbrook North @KyleHalvadia18 Fremd @TobellaRondon Hoffman @Hayden_H_2026 Loyola @nathanbarnitz1 Schaumburg @joekelly1221 Loyola @peterlafo5 Loyola @Dion_JTsports

Thank you primetime!!

Thank you, Coach Kostalek, for 4 great years as our varsity head coach. Your dedication to Schaumburg High School has helped our athletes and students thrive. Welcome, Coach Kevin Garvey, our new head baseball coach from Conant High School. We’re excited to have you with us!