AdamKunkel
- height 5-9
- Weight 165
- class Freshman
Madison on Kunkel: ?Adam is a left-handed pitcher that was impressive during fall practice. He has a good sinking fastball and has the ability to throw the breaking ball for a strike and that?s usually a winning combination for a lefty. We?re excited to have Adam on our pitching staff.?
High School: Voted All-Region as an outfielder by the 9th region coaches? Selected Most Valuable Player his senior season at Covington Catholic? Recipient of the prestigious Covington Catholic Captain?s Award? Member of the 9th region All-Tournament team.
Personal: Full name is Adam Joseph Kunkel? Born on Nov. 26, 1982? Son of Jerry and Regina Kunkel? Has two brothers, Zachary, 25, Michael, 22, and one sister, Nadine, 17? Lists pitching a three-hit shutout in regional semifinals as his most memorable athletic highlight? Chose Kentucky because it is in the SEC and has outstanding academic programs and because he is from Kentucky and has always loved the Wildcats? Selected UK over Eastern Kentucky, Thomas Moore, and Bluefield State.