Carter
Kutz

RHP/3B/C Carter Kutz (Hartford Union, 2025) made a loud statement on both sides of the ball this past Sunday. Currently the No. 1 ranked player in the state. Kutz started his day off by turning in a 6.88 in the 60-yard dash. The right-handed hitter moves with a fluid load into a flat path, working uphill at times with intent to lift, remaining balanced through contact - reaching up to 90.7 mph for his max exit velocity with a max distance of 348’. In the infield, Kutz’ athleticism is on display with a quick first step and twitchy actions. His arm strength impresses with throws reaching 88 mph. Behind the plate, he can really turn around the baseball on steal attempts. His 1.91 seconds pop time was the best of the day and his 81 mph velocity from out of the crouch was also an event best. On the mound, Kutz is still raw, but his upside is impossible to ignore, sitting 86-88 mph and touching 89 mph with scattered strikes. His curveball sat 71-75 mph, backing up on him at times and playing with short 11/5 shape. He also went to a straight changeup at 79-81 mph, thrown with fastball intent. 

Positional Profile: 3B/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Well proportioned, room for to add strength, athletic.
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic, high leg lift, gets down the hill, aggressive through the ball, medium leg swing finish towards home with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Very quick arm, 3/4 slot, works aggressively through the ball.
FB: T89, 86-88 mph. Finish and carry through the glove, heavy quality, shows feel for the zone. T2323, 2120 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Sharp biter with 11/5 shape. T1963, 1493 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Thrown with fastball intent, late fade and depth at the plate. T1871, 1789 average rpm.

Positional Profile: 3B/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Well proportioned, room for to add strength, athletic.
Hits: RHH. Wider base slightly open with relaxed hands. Fluid load into a flat path, uphill at times, stays balanced through contact, intent to lift.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 MPH. 348' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-81 mph. INF-88 mph.3/4 slot, carry to throws.
Defense: 1.91-2.01 pop times. Quick first step, works around ball.
Run: 6.88 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 73.28 Edge Score

Kutz is a physical 6-foot-1, 185-pound freshman that showed two-way prowess at Sunday’s event. Kutz started his day by running a 7.04 60-yard dash and made hard contact to all fields in BP. During his defensive session, he popped as low as a 2.00 with carry down to second base, up to 78 mph from the crouch. Moving to the mound, he threw a mid-80s fastball that topped at 86.2 mph, and his aptitude to spin the breaking ball at high rates (2,362 rpm on average) suggest he has some substantial upside as a pitcher, a side of his game he’s only just begun to develop. The fastball demonstrates hard arm-side action that also carries through the zone, with an induced vertical break measured at over 18.1 inches. Kutz’s secondaries – a curveball and changeup – also showed some upside despite his newness to them both. The curveball is aggressive with depth and the changeup is also firm and it shows late arm-side fade/sink.

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Delivery: Coiled at top, tucked into balance point.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T86.2, 84.3-85.8 mph. Runs to arm side with above average induced vertical break. T2491, 2362 average rpm.
CB: 68.4-70.9 mph. Above average depth, 11/5 shape. T2000, 1572 average rpm.
CH: 78.6-79.6 mph. Straight change with slight sinking action. T1845, 1707 average rpm.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Evenly distributed weight.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, large stride. Preset vertical set. Aggressive rotation. Works from inside. Barrel in the zone a long time. Hard contact to all fields.
Power: 90.1 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 296’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. High 3/4 action with arm strength. Carry on the mark.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Long footwork replace. Clean alignment. Above average exchanges.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.

Kutz continued to assert himself as one of Wisconsin’s top incoming freshmen while at the Junior Future Games. Built at a wiry, athletic 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Kutz started the week off with an impressive round of BP, barreling his best ball up at 96.4 mph. His right-handed swing showcased as his best trait, and it translated seamlessly into gameplay, where he swiftly became Team Wisconsin’s top offensive performer. Kutz’s barrel feel and inherent strength generated multiple extra-base hits, including barreled balls delivered into both gaps – and he also crushed a ball off the top of the left field fence. Defensively, Kutz calls a quality game from behind the dish and captains the defense adequately, serving as an anchor back there for Team Wisconsin each game he caught. He also hopped on the mound against West Virginia, tossing four strong innings and running his fastball up to 83 mph.

6-foot-1, 160 pounds; strong, lean, athletic frame. Has continued to solidify himself as one of the top incoming freshmen in the state. Hitting out of the three-hole for Hitters Navy, Kutz went 11-for-18 last weekend at the PBR at The Rock Championships; struck out only once. Intelligent on-field instincts; made several high IQ defensive plays in the field. Plays with effort and hustle; saved a run backing up first base while playing catcher. Athletic and mobile blocker with a short, efficient arm action on his catch-and-throw; throws carry to the base. Also looked comfortable at third base, but more natural from behind the plate.

5-foot-9, 145-pound catcher with athletic, lean frame, long levers. Demonstrated natural instincts and actions from behind the plate. Suffocated some balls in the dirt, angled blocks back toward home, and even quickly blocked a ball and threw a baserunner out at second with advanced and accurate arm strength. Swings loose right-handed bat that’s still progressing on offense.