Scouting grades 20–80
40Hit
55Power
50Run
55Field
55Arm
Kucherak was commited to LSU coming out of high school, but after not playing much his freshman year he elected to transfer to Northwestern inorder to pursue an opportunity to start at shortstop. Kucherak broke out in a big way in 2025, setting the program record with 18 homeruns while hitting .289.
At the plate, Kucherak boasts plus bat speed from the right side, quick hands and hips that make the power look easy. Kucherak's average exit velocities where some of the best in the entire country this past year. Pair that with feel to lift the baseball to the pullside an you've got well above average power projection. Kucherak's hit tool could use some work. He whiffed at a 26% rate in 2025, offspeed giving him the most trouble. Given he's in the BIG 10, Kucherak will need to improve in that regard this upcoming season if he's to reach his top 50 pick cieling.
In the field, Kucherak is a solid defender at the shortstop position with a strong internal clock and and above average arm strength. He's an average runner who should be able to stick at shortstop long term if he can maintain his athleticism. Kucherak is one of the more underated shortstop prospects in the country at this point in the draft process.
