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Kukuk Video |
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 |
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