88.1
Velocity (max)
3/19/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Austin
Kutz
Canisius
Hartford Union (HS) • WI
6' 6" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Midwest Halos
Hartford Union (HS) • WI
6' 6" • 200LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Midwest Halos
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.8 - 88.1
Velo Range
3/19/22
2460
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22
Changeup
75.3 - 78
Velo Range
3/07/21
1945
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
7/28/21
2149
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/21
Slider
70 - 72.4
Velo Range
3/19/22
2076
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/22
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/21
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/21
310
Distance (max)
3/07/21
36
Sweet Spot %
3/07/21
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/07/21
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/07/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.47
60
3/07/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
3/07/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.8
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2460
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2121
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2076
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2336
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2149
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1945
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2315
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
29.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.1
Velocity (max)
83.8 - 88.1
Velo Range
85.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,545
Spin Rate (max)
2,460
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
2,121
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.6
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,152
Spin Rate (max)
2,076
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.7
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,275
Spin Rate (max)
2,157
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 75.3
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,399
Spin Rate (max)
2,210
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 85.5
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,402
Spin Rate (max)
2,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.5
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,436
Spin Rate (max)
2,315
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Wisconsin 2023 Commitment Board - Jan 12, 2023
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Mar 30, 2022
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Mar 28, 2022
- Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Mar 23, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Fastball Leaders - Jan 27, 2022
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2021
- IL/WI Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 23, 2020
- Wisconsin Class of 2023 Rankings: Nos. 11 to 15 - Oct 14, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 10, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 9, 2020
- South Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2020
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Kutz is a unique player in his own right, as he currently stands at 6-foot-6, 200-pounds with long, lanky limbs that ooze upside. He’s pretty good under center as well, owning a formidable reputation as a signal caller for the Orioles that’s starting to get some Division I buzz on the gridiron. Kutz reached back for an 88 mph high on his fastball, sitting in the 84-88 mph range with above-average spin rates to pair (2,460 RPM average). Kutz averaged nearly 18 inches of horizontal action on his slider - a pitch that played in the low-70s and can be a true swing-and-miss offering should an uptick in velocity take place. Few possess the upside on the mound that he does, so we’re eager to see Kutz build off this momentum into the spring and summer.
Kutz has made some slight alterations to his arm action and delivery, which has helped him sync up his extra-long levers with a little more regularity, resulting in increased velocity. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound righty was up to 86 mph on Sunday with his fastball that features big spin, especially for his age, measured at 2,335 rpm on average. The pitch carries and runs at above-average rates, too, making it capable of becoming an out-pitch on its own long-term. The offspeed feel is raw, but he’s able to spin the breaking ball, and as a good athlete for his huge frame, Kutz seems capable of making the adjustments he’ll need to enhance his arsenal over time.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 190-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame. Long levers to pair.
Hit: RHH. Present balance in the lower half, hands move back slightly at load, toe-tap timing trigger into a short stride. Simple uphill swing, high two-hand finish through contact. Line drive approach in the box.
Power: 94.73 max exit velocity, averaged 87.02 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - mph. INF - 79 mph. OF - mph. Compact arm stroke, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, hands work under center of body with a slight glove pack to release.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Hands rock over head to start operation. High leg kick to an upright posture at balance point, tall/fall type delivery, lead leg swings to footstrike. Works in line to target, upright finish through release. Throws with some effort.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, works from a slightly elevated 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Showed vertical carry and run; averaged 18.1 inches of vertical break and 14.6 inches of horizontal movement, per TrackMan. Present run created from arm slot, advanced spin profile. T2402, 2335 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Showed both 10/4 and 11/5 shape and spin. Still developing control, did show ability to spin. T2263, 2149 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Decelerates body operation when throwing, maintains fastball slot. Straight action, some run. T2065, 1944 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B A high upside member of Wisconsin's 2023 class.
Body: 6-5, 175-pounds. Very long levers, high waist, thin. Premium projection.
Delivery: Upright start from the left of the rubber; side step to high knee balance point, slight hip turn. Drops and drives with level, on-line shoulders; lead foot lands on target, toe pointed square to home. Low effort, athletic finish, maintains control and balance throughout. Repeats especially well for long levers.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Some slight/natural arm-side tail; flashed carry through the zone. Premium spin rates, topped 2,435 rpm while averaging an event-best 2,315. Projects as an out-pitch on its own.
CB: 68-69 mph. 12/6 shape, thrown with confidence and feel; flashed late action under the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP/C A multi-sport standout who emerged as a follow freshman arm in the state.
Body: 6-foot-5, 175-pounds. Long, lanky levers with a high waist. Premium athleticism and projection.
Delivery: Tall start from the center of the rubber; side steps to high knee, square/level shoulders, works on line. Drops and drives to square landing with extension, finishes in control and in an athletic position. Low effort involved throughout.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Slight arm-side run from steep angle, downhill tilt; jump, carry through the zone with finish.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 shape, tight spin, short wrinkle.
CH: 72-74 mph. Thrown at arm speed with fade, tough angle. Feel to locate.