Kohn pitched a nine-inning complete game as UW-Stout took the opening game, 1-0, over UW-Superior on May 5. He went the distance in the opener, allowing seven hits, while striking out six and walking only one in the Blue Devils' only nine-inning complete game of the season. The Yellowjackets twice threatened, getting two runners on, once in the fourth and again in the sixth, but Kohn retired the final two batters to get out of the innings. Kohn faced four batters in the seventh, but forced a double play to end the inning, then put the Yellowjackets down in order in the eighth and ninth innings.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Ben Cejka, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Holmen, Wis.
UW-Oshkosh, Joe Pavlovich, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Demark, Wis.
UW-Stevens Point, Ben Messenger, Freshman, Lefthanded Pitcher, Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port)
UW-Superior, Kyle Gauger, Sophomore, Lefthanded Pitcher, Spooner, Wis.