Instructors are developed and directed by Trey Frahler, president of IBA. Trey has a baseball pedigree and reputation unmatched in the area. The quality of Trey’s leadership permeates the organization from top to bottom. A bit of background on Trey:
Former Wheaton College, Wilmette Waves & New Trier High School Pitching Coach
Led Wheaton College to the 12th lowest team ERA in the country (lowest Wheaton team ERA in over 50 years)
Multiple all-conference, all-region, all-American & professional pitchers under his tutelage
Former four-year pitcher at Bucknell University
Holds numerous top-5 all-time pitching records at Bucknell
Director of Player Development at New Trier Feeder
Meet the instructors:
Zack Burdi
Former first round draft pick by the Chicago White Sox in 2016
Former Second-Team All-American at Louisville
Made his MLB debut on August 8th, 2020
#6 ranked prospect out of Illinois from Downers Grove South
Instructional focus on pitching
Brian Schlitter
Drafted in 2005 & 2007 by the Los Angeles Angels & Philadelphia Phillies
Pitched for the Chicago Cubs & Oakland Athletics
Made his MLB debut on June 28th, 2010
Former Maine South Pitcher
Instructional focus on pitching
Christian Friedrich
Former First Round Draft Pick of the Colorado Rockies in 2008
Ranked the 33rd best prospect in 2010
Made his MLB debut on May 7th, 2012
Played for the Colorado Rockies & San Diego Padres
Former Loyola Academy Pitcher
Instructional focus on pitching
Patrick Lala
Former draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010
2x All-Region selection at Kirkwood College
Led University of Iowa in ERA during non-conference play in 2011...0.57 ERA
Team low .240 batting average against in 2011 at the University of Iowa
Instructional focus on pitching, hitting & defense
Drew Thomas
Former Heartland Community College & Coppin State Baseball Player
Played Professionally in the United Shores League
Played overseas in Germany Bundesliga
DePaul Prep/Gordon Tech where was All-State and 4 year All-Conference and current Home-Run record holder
Instructional focus on hitting & defense
Liam McKeough
Four year pitcher & outfielder at Loyola Academy & Denison University
First team all-conference Chicago Catholic League & team captain
Current Director of Player Development for New Trier Youth
Instructional focus is on pitching, hitting & defense
Bobby garrick
IBA Director of Operations
Former New Trier High School and recruited catcher at Elmhurst College
Current New Trier Feeder Coach
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership
Instructional focus on hitting, defense & catching
Michael Jahns
Former Northwestern University Pitcher
Played professionally in the Frontier League for 2+ years
Two-Time All-State Pitcher in High School in Hawaii
Instructional focus is on pitching, hitting & defense
