90
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
3B
Peter
Kussow
Arrowhead (HS) • WI
6-5 • 200LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Stiks GRB Black Fall 2024
6-5 • 200LBS • R/R
Travel Team: Stiks GRB Black Fall 2024
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87.7 - 89.1
Velo Range
2/18/23
1986
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Changeup
82 - 84
Velo Range
2/18/23
1483
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Curveball
69.6 - 72.2
Velo Range
3/13/22
2365
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/22
Slider
79 - 80
Velo Range
2/18/23
2686
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
289
Distance (max)
2/18/23
38
Sweet Spot %
2/18/23
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.2
60
2/18/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
2/18/23
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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)
7.20
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
102
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.5
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.
West Milwaukee Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
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.
West Milwaukee Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
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).
1986
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.
22.5
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
1483
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2686
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).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
1786
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.
22.4
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).
70.9
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).
2365
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).
76.8
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).
1320
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).
West Milwaukee Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.5
Velocity (max)
87.7 - 89.1
Velo Range
90.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 79.9
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,744
Spin Rate (max)
2,686
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.2
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.0
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,562
Spin Rate (max)
1,483
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 81.0
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,786
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,417
Spin Rate (max)
2,365
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,437
Spin Rate (max)
1,320
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.2
Game Performance
2023
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
67.15
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
72.53
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
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.
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
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)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Wisconsin Class of 2025 Rankings: Update - Nov 29, 2023
- Wisconsin Class of 2025 Rankings: Update - Aug 30, 2023
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 17, 2023
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2023
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Preview - Feb 16, 2023
- Wisconsin Class of 2025 Rankings: Update - Dec 7, 2022
- Wisconsin Class of 2025 Rankings: First Look - Aug 31, 2022
- Madison Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Mar 18, 2022
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The No. 3-ranked player in Wisconsin’s 2025 class is Louisville commit RHP Peter Kussow (Arrowhead, 2025), who continued to impress with what he showcased on the mound on Saturday. Kussow stands 6-foot-5, 195 pounds, with extra-long levers that he repeats well for his age and size, especially. He moves smoothly down the mound and, even with his long arm circle, he releases the ball consistently from a high ¾ window that makes for a steep entrance to and through the zone on a fastball that lived in the 88-89 mph range (89.5 max). He pairs the firm, heavy fastball with an out-pitch weapon, his slider. It’s an aggressive, go-to secondary that he showed excellent feel for, landing it in and beneath the zone regularly at 79-80 mph. It has sharp, late, downer action that spins right around the 2,700 rpm range on average, with a firm, fading changeup, 82-84 mph, as a fine third pitch in his mix. Kussow exemplified why he is one of the top arms in the entire Midwest, and he’s gaining even more momentum after this performance.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Long levers, wiry strong, athletic.
Delivery: High leg lift, closed front half, drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Mostly straight, firm, life out of the hand. T2104, 1986 average rpm.
SL: 79-80 mph. 12/6 action, tight, quick spin, locates down in the zone. T2744, 2686 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Feel for pitch, fading action, accurate. T1562, 1483 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Long levers, wiry strong, athletic.
Hits: RHH. Stock set up with relaxed hands. Short gather gets back to hitting position on time, direct through the ball can impact ball to gaps.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 MPH. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.3/4 slot, quick arm.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front works through the ball.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 67.15 Edge Score
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Wiry frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Deliberate tall and fall delivery, high point of balance, shoulders slightly close off, lands in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78.6-81.0 mph. Four seam type, clean out of the hand. T1945, 1785 average rpm.
CB: 69.6-72.2 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type of actions. T2416, 2365 average rpm.
CH: 75.3-77.8 mph. Mostly straight, occasional run. T1437, 1320 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Closed, crouched stance. Small leg lift load, balanced. repeatable. quiet foot strike, short stride. Knob to the ball with postural tilt. Lag with depth. All fields sporadic flight.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph.
Defense: Low hands stay down through the baseball, gangly actions.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.