LHP/1B Adam Kudronowicz (Mukwonago, 2025; Central Florida commit) has consistently been a winner across the Prep Baseball scouting circuit over his prep career, but throughout the past year or so, he proved to be one of the state’s most intriguing prospects. Starting in the winter, Kudronowicz put together a clean ‘pen at the Milwaukee Preseason ID. There, out of a controlled and deceptive delivery, Kudronowicz sat in the mid-80s with his fastball while showing an advanced feel for a sweeping slider in the low-70s and a fading changeup, too. We continued to see this in the spring and summer, all while also flashing power potential from his strong and quick left-handed swing. Kudronowicz’s standout year was perhaps highlighted by a quality showing the biggest uncommitted event of the year - the 2023 Prep Baseball Future Games. There the southpaw filled up the zone with his impressive three-pitch mix in front of numerous college scouts and held a talented opposition scoreless in his two-inning stint. Still, there is plenty more upside in his 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame, making him primed for yet another impressive spring and summer in 2024.

(Prep Baseball Future Games; 7/28/23)

Shortly following July’s Future Games, Kudronowicz announced his commitment to Central Florida, a school that doesn’t often recruit out of the Badger State. We recently caught up with Kudronowicz to talk about his recruitment process and a lot more.

OUR Q&A

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?

Kudronowicz: My expectations were that schools wanted to see skills that were unique from everyone else that was trying to get recruited. I knew I wouldn't grab attention from day one, and had to present myself on social media in the best way possible. I was overall looking for any out-of-state Division 1 program.

P: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?

K: Location played a big factor in my decision. I had wanted to be far away from home, while being in the warmest location possible. Both of these were a plus in Orlando, FL.

P: When did the recruiting process really start to heat up for you? Where did the school you committed to first see you play?

K: Recruiting started to pick up for me after Future Games, the summer going into my junior year at Mukwonago. UCF had first seen me play down in Emerson, GA at Futures.

P: What do you like most about the program you chose, and what were the key factors in making your decision?

K: One thing I liked most about UCF was the large campus and enrollment. The environment on campus felt great. A baseball facility that is open 24 hours for players was a key addition I liked, as well.

P: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?

K: I had some heavier interests from Charlotte, Butler, and St.Thomas. I had a visit with Yale set up prior to my visit to Orlando. After my visit to UCF, they had the highest level of interest from me obviously.

P: Who is the best player you have faced in your state? What about them makes for a tough opponent?

K: The best player I faced in the state was LHP Tannis Lange (Waukesha South, 2024; Ohio State commit). Facing him left/left made it very tough. He could place his high-80s fastball seemingly anywhere in the zone, as he struck out 16 of our players. On the mound, facing the Kettle Moraine lineup was the toughest I dealt with. OF/3B Scott Brown (Kettle Moraine, 2024) and C Lincoln Ascher (Kettle Moraine, 2024; Central Missouri commit) are two amazing bats that I found to be difficult outs.

P: At what point in your career did you realize you were a college-caliber player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?

K: I realized I was college-caliber after my freshman year of Summer baseball. Hitting .500 across a number of summer tournaments was something that not many other players in the state had done.

P: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?

K: Advice I would give to a younger player is to love the process. You have to love the weight room, and enjoy the things that will make you better, no matter how basic they seem. I found the greatest growth in my skills once I started putting work into baseball every single day.

P: What is the most memorable moment in your baseball career to this point?

K: The most memorable moment in my career is throwing two innings at Future Games against Team Select. I didn't give up an earned run, even after breaking my hand just a week before.

P: Preview your high school team's season for us. How do you feel your team will be?

K: We have the most power in the state in 1B Aidan Perdreau (2024; Earlham College commit), multiple pitchers who are set up to be mid-80s, and two Division I commits in myself and OF Roman Sienza (2024; Butler commit). Mukwonago has the ability to make a big jump this year.

P: If you could steal any tool or quality from another player in the state, what would it be and who would it be from?

K: If I could steal a tool or quality from someone else in the state it would have to be the curveball that my teammate RHP Sawyer Deering (Kimberly, 2025; Tennessee commit) throws. He utilizes it so well and has a ton of confidence in throwing it during any count. He gets incredible spin on the ball that makes it dive hard and at the last second. Personally, I would love to add his pitch to my repertoire if given the chance.

P: Who is the next talented young player to keep an eye on out of your high school or travel program?

K: The next talented young player who is still uncommitted will be SS/RHP Connor Olson (Kimberly, 2025). He comes from a baseball family where he grew up to learn the ins-and-outs of the game at a higher level than most players. He is confident and cool under pressure where he isn't afraid of anything that can be thrown at him during a game. He has a great glove, quick transitions in the infield, and a strong bat that will translate to the next level. He is also talented on the mound where he fills up the strike zone with multiple pitches and can compete with any team out there.

P: Did Prep Baseball assist in your recruiting? Whether it be through a showcase, tournament coverage, tweets, etc? If yes, please explain.

K: Prep Baseball Wisconsin helped my recruiting process through showcases that allowed me to put my name on the map and also gain video to send to coaches. Their coverage of these showcases and also tournaments with posts helped me gain interest from coaches that allowed my recruiting process to take off. The write-ups, video, and metrics all played a part in my ability to get recruited. The PBR staff has always been great to me and I appreciate everything they have done to help me.

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