Aaron Kurcz
| IP | 478 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.408 |
| WHIP | 1.268 |
| BB/9 | 3.728 |
| SO/9 | 9.998 |
- Full name Aaron Kurcz
- Born 08/08/1990 in Las Vegas, NV
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School CC Of Southern Nevada
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Drafted in the 10th round (310th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2010 (signed for $125,000).
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Righthander Kurcz came to Southern Nevada from Air Force. He's not big, standing 6 feet and 175 pounds, but has consistently pitched with good velocity. He sits 92-94 mph with a slurvy breaking ball that has some bite to it. If he doesn't sign, he'll head to Oral Roberts.
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Kurcz spent his college freshman year at the Air Force Academy in 2009 before deciding he wanted to pursue a career in baseball. He transferred to the JC of Southern Nevada, where he benefited from the exposure that came from playing with Bryce Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft. The Cubs signed him away from an Oral Roberts commitment for $125,000 in the 10th round. Kurcz struck out 48 in 27 innings in his pro debut, thanks to a 91-95 mph fastball and a deceptive three-quarters breaking ball with good bite. He flashed a plus changeup in instructional league, leading Chicago to consider developing him as a starter. At worst, he'd get more innings to work on honing a more consistent delivery, which would lead to improved control. His small, wiry frame scared some clubs off, but his arm works well and he was durable enough to maintain his stuff last summer. If the Cubs keep him in the bullpen, Kurcz could be the first member of their 2010 draft class to reach Wrigley Field. He'll begin his first full pro season in Class A, possibly skipping a level and jumping to Daytona.
