Born: April 10, 1993
McLouth, KS
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 7th round, 2011
How Acquired: Draft
High School: Lawrence Free State (KS)

Photo © William Parmeter

Released (June 2015)

Scouting Report: Tall left-handed starter with athletic body and frame to add more strength. Fastball works 91-93 mph. Shows late, arm-side tail and strong finish. Tends to release fastball early, which causes it to sail up and away from right-handed batters. Needs work staying on top of the ball and locking into release point. Also throws an 81-83 mph slider. Hard, tight break down through the strike zone. Plus potential. Presently in the beginning stages of throwing a changeup. Loose delivery. Creates easy velocity via fluid and balanced mechanics. High ceiling, with the stuff to develop into a middle-of-the rotation starter at big-league level as he matures. Presently in the raw stages. Long lead player. 
 
Links
2012 Prospect Preview
2013 Prospect Preview
Kukuk seeking redemption, experience after largely lost season (3.26.13)
2013 Top 40 Season in Review
Kukuk turning weakness into strength this spring (3.25.14)
2014 Top 40 Season in Review