Z's Post Season Information
The 2010 summer seasons Playoffs opens on Tuesday July 27th 7:30 pm at Rockford's Marinelli Field located at 101 15th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104 and Waukegan's Bowen Park located at the corner of N. Sheridan Rd. and W. Greenwood Ave.  Please check the schedule for the the correct times and field locations.  

Rules for the first Great Plains Collegiate Baseball League Playoffs:

 All Games will be 9 inning games

 NO Free Substitution

 Line Up cards with player’s uniform number, name and fielding position will be required all with the name of all subs for the umpire prior to the game.  They must be legible.

 All Managers and Coaches are to be in uniform either in the dugouts or on the field in their respective coaching boxes

 DH can be used for the pitcher

 EH can be used by each team

 A designated runner can be used for Catcher or Pitcher if the pitcher bats after 2 outs

 All bats in the tournament shall be 100% wood bats NO Composite Bats, NO DeMarini Pro Maple 110 or 243 models will be acceptable

Z's 2010 Season Review
The 2010 summer season is coming to an end soon.  It has been a tough one for the Z's.  We have played both great baseball and awful baseball.  This has been one of the youngest group of players overall, but still ranks as one of the most talented group.  Winning and losing are acquired tastes.  Its a way of living.  I hope some of the younger players have learned that its not necessarily about the results but about the process!!  If we focus on this in the post season, we should be very successful.  The Coaching staff has seen great improvements in many of our younger players and we hope they keep learning, striving for excellence, and enjoying the game.   We wish to thank all the players, and more importantly all the parents who have been so supportive throughout this hot, wet, & muggy summer!!!

Z's Opener Information
The 2010 summer season opens on Friday May 28th at Rockford's Marinelli Field located at 101 15th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104.  Game time 7:05 pm.  The Zephyrs will be staying at the Alpine Inn in downtown Rockford at 4404 East State Street, Rockford,  IL 61103.  Parents are encouraged to stay there if possible.  

 Z's Roster and Schedule Finalized for 2010 Season, Fees now due!
The 2010 Zephyrs roster has been all but finalized.  We have a great mix of returning upper class men and new under class men.  We expect this season to be a great learning environment along with a competitive atmosphere.  All players deposits are due now and final fee is due by May 1st.

Z's to Compete In The New Great Plains Baseball League and The Chicago Suburban Baseball League for 2010 Season

The 2010 summer collegiate season brings a new collegiate league to the Chicagoland area.  The Great Plains Baseball League will kick off its inaugural season on May 28th with the Rockford Foresters hosting the Chicago Zephyrs.  The league will be comprised of 8 teams that will be adhering to the NCAA guidelines for collegiate summer leagues. The CSBL will also be offering a very competitive atmosphere with a mix of current college players and former professional and collegiate players.
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Z's 2010 Roster In Process of Being Finalized

The 2010 summer collegiate season is now only 6 months away.  There looks to be a returning core group of upper class men along with new faces to this years team.  The Winter break will bring many of our players home for approximately 3-5 weeks.  During this time we will have workouts 3 times a week at our training home.

Z's Kyle Kobernus Signs pro contract and records 1st pro win

The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League came out to see the Z's play on Tuesday June 23rd versus the the Westmont Redsox.  Mike Torrez the pitching coach for the bears, a veteran of 18 Major League Baseball seasons saw enough of Kobernus to make the call to the manager Tim Raines and the front office.  Things moved rapidly from there and Kyle found himself on a flight to Newark that following Sunday.  On Monday June 29th Kobernus made his first start for the Bears throwing 5 innings, striking out 3, and giving up 3 earned runs on his way to an 11-10 win.


Chicago Zephyrs Opening 2009 Season in the Pro's       

 Congratulations to all the Zephyrs opening this season in professional baseball.  Bobby
Stevens (2005) a 16th round pick of Baltimore will be with the Bluefield Orioles in the Appalachian League.  John Toussas ( 2005-2008) will be with Texarkana Gunslingers of the Continental Baseball League.  James Nash (2000-2008) has had great success already this year as the starting shortstop of the Embrach Rainbows of the Switzerland Professional Baseball League.