Prep Baseball Report

Become a Member

More +

Super 60: Wisconsin Prospects

February 3, 2025
By: Vinny Rotinno & Josh Fields
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

The Super 60 continues to raise the bar each year, acting as the premier winter showcase in the country with over 100 MLB scouts in attendance. This year was no different from a success standpoint, with numerous players from around the country elevating their draft stock with strong showings.

Perenially Wisconsin claims one of the breakout performances of the event with Eddie Rynders in 2024 being the most recent example. This year, three Wisconsin products in attendance, Peter Kussow, Auden Pankonin and Carter Kutz each offering intrigue in different ways. Today we will be taking a look at each of the Wisconsin players in attendance, recapping their days and taking a look at some video, below.

WISCONSIN PROSPECTS

Peter Kussow RHP / Arrowhead, WI / 2025

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 192 / POS: 63

Louisville recruit, came into the day as the top ranked player in Wisconsin in the 2025 class one of the top right-handers in the Midwest. Kussow did not disappoint despite the stage, showcasing power stuff while landing nearly every pitch for a strike. The long levered 6-foot-5, 211 pound athlete is an imposing presence on the mound with more strength and fill coming to his frame in the future. The senior right-hander got down the mound with consistency, repeatability and balance with his powerful move through the baseball. The high 3/4 arm slot allows him to drive the ball downhill from a 5’8” release height giving hitters an extremely deceptive look, especially from someone his height. His fastball 93-95 was located with power and forward life through the zone to precise locations while topping out at 95 mph which was the 4th best velocity of the day. The secondary offerings were equally impressive from Kussow. His slider 87-88 mph displayed a hard and late two plane break that he landed in the zone at will. The 2484 avg RPM’s on the breaking ball was the 4th best at the event. The shape and lateness to his breaking ball was nothing short of Major League quality. Kussow rounded out his arsenal with a change-up at 88-90 with fade and depth when it was near the hitting zone. This offering also landed in the zone with ease and pairs well with his fastball and the presence of the third pitch confirms his profile as a potential starting pitcher prospect. Kussow left the scouts on hand a bit “wow’d” with this performance on Sunday and will certainly see his stock rise as a result of this “lights out” look.

 

 

 

Auden Pankonin RHP / River Falls, WI / 2025

Rankings  StateRank: 6 / POS: 4 OverallRank: 346 / POS: 117

had an impressive showing on this national stage. 
Nebraska recruit was measured at 6-foot-2, 202 with a well-proportioned and athletic frame. His fastball was 91-93 topping out at 94 from a lower and deceptive release height with heavy sinking action averaging 6.3” of IVB and 19.1” of run. His 4’6” release height was the lowest of the event which allows him to offer a unique and deceptive look to hitters making it difficult to pick up his release point. Additionally, Pankonin shows impressive touch and feel on his fastball. His slider is thrown hard at 83-86 mph and pairs extremely well with the fastball with over 20 inches of horizontal separation between the pitches. Pankonin’s changeup played with heavy fading action averaging 2.4 inches of IVB along with 19.4 inches of horizontal break while playing in the mid-80s. He also showed impressive “sell” of the pitch as it was thrown with fastball intent out of the same release point window as the fastball. Despite showcasing an impressive three pitch mix and repeatable delivery, Pankonin’s confident and calm mound presence was of his most admirable qualities of the performance. Pankonin not only showed that he belonged on this national stage but he was someone scouts were buzzing about after the event.

 

 

 

Carter Kutz 3B / Hartford, WI / 2025

Rankings  StateRank: 2 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 196 / POS: 9

Nebraska recruit. Kutz showed the actions to be an impact defender at third base during the defensive portion of the event. The right/right infielder showed improved hands and fluidity, looking more comfortable at the spot overall, while also showing off more than enough arm strength to stick at the position long term. At the plate, Kutz was polished and under control taking easy and effortless hacks, consistently on the barrel throughout the look. The fluid operation is paired with strength at impact and the innate feel to drive the ball in the air with a top exit velo of 94.1 mph and plenty of room left for added muscle on his 6-foot-1 frame, which adds to the intrigue as someone who regularly taps into his power in-game. One of the top bats in the Midwest and a name-to-follow in his final season as a prep if not also for three years in Lincoln.

RELATED CONTENT