05/01/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Trenton, NJ
Kurt ran his best 60 to date at 6.75 seconds, raised arm velo to 83 MPH, and showed solid all around skills in his last event with The Factory. In the OF, Kurt has good pre-pitch movements, and he works to get behind fly balls quickly. He centers the ball well, plays through, and throws with accuracy and momentum from a loose arm action to his target. At 3rd, Kurt has fluid/active feet, agile range, and a soft glove. He has good pre-pitch actions, fields athletically, and throws with momentum and carry across the diamond. At the plate, this RHH has an open stance, good balance, and he swings in good rhythm. He has fast bat speed, a direct barrel, and he hits line drives consistently.
02/27/2022 - Official College Recruiting Membership - North Branford, CT
Kurt is a 2023 OF/3B. He has an athletic build with quick actions and good instincts. He showcased as a primary OF and showed smooth and efficient mechanics. Active feet allow him to work behind the baseball and he catches the ball out in front which creates momentum throughout the process. Clean transfer with a quick release that was clocked at 78 mph. Secondary 3B, good pre-pitch routine allows him to center balls consistently and work through his backhand. Accurate throws across the diamond and a clean exchange into a high 3/4 arm slot. Offensively, Kurt is a right handed hitter that begins with a square and athletic stance. Simple load in swing and works to get on plane with barrel at contact. Quick hands with late bat whip lead to good extension out front in swing. Made hard contact during BP and showed a bat exit velocity of 82mph. As Kurt continues to mature and develop, we see him having an opportunity to play at the next level.
07/12/2021 - Cape Cod Select Training & Competition (HS)
Kurt continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities. Foot speed has improved as he ran his best 60 time to date, now a 7.21 runner. In the OF, he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. He moves well laterally and covers a lot of ground in the OF. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, hitting/power potential has improved through an open setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for this 2023 OF prospect.
03/13/2021 - Spring Pro Training Experience - MD (HS)
Kurt continues to show as a prospect on the diamond with improvements in his baseball abilities. In the OF, defensive abilities have improved as he displays smooth / athletic actions. He reads balls well off the bat and takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls. Feet are aggressive as he works behind balls and plays through with momentum to his target. He moves well laterally with range improving as he increases foot quickness. Throws are accurate but will benefit by building more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows a squared setup. Hands are quick (81 mph exit velocity) and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach.
02/20/2021 - Mid-Atlantic Offensive Skills Weekend - Columbia, MD
Kurt is an OF/3B prospect who worked hard during the Mid-Atlantic Skills Weekend. At the plate, this RHH sets up in an athletic stance and takes a short stride. He is fluid to load and drives through well with his lower half, producing solid line drives. Working through a more level swing path can help Kurt create more consistent contact. Overall, Kurt is a solid prospect who has the potential to further build upon his skills on the field.
12/13/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Manalapan, NJ
Kurt is an athletic OF/3B who will graduate in 2023. In the OF, he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls and works to get behind, playing through with momentum to his target. At 3B, he displays smooth/athletic actions. Feet are active as he works around balls and plays through with his body. Glove action is clean but needs to present more out front. Throws are accurate but needs to build more arm strength through a long toss program. At the plate, he shows an athletic setup. Hands are quick and work through a level swing path. He stays inside the ball, utilizing all fields through a line drive approach with power showing best to the pull side. Power will increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. With 3 years to further develop, Kurt has potential with time and room to progress his game.