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A.J. Puckett

Former Prospect Free Agent
High Level
AAA
Years
2014-2026
Proper Name
Austin Joseph Puckett
Positions
P (184)
Height / Weight
6-4 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
May 27,1995   Age:  31.158
Place
Walnut Creek, California Flags
High School
De La Salle (Concord,CA)
Colleges
Pepperdine University (Malibu,CA)
Drafted/Signed
2016-2-67-Kansas City Royals
Signing Bonus
$ 1,200,000
MLBAM ID
643494
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A.J. Puckett [Austin Joseph Puckett] is currently a free agent who was last active in the minor leagues in 2026. He last played in the Minor Leagues for the Knoxville Smokies (Chicago Cubs affiliate) in the Southern League (AA). He last played for the Jalisco Charros (Mexican League) in 2026. His date of birth is May 27th, 1995 and he is currently 31 years old. He was born in Walnut Creek, California. He attended De La Salle High School [Spartans] in Concord, California. He played 3 years of NCAA Division I College Baseball for the Pepperdine University Waves [West Coast Conference] where he was teammates with future Major Leaguer Easton Lucas. Participated in the D1 NCAA Tournament in 2014 [Super Regionals] and 2015 [Regionals]. He was drafted and signed in the 2nd round (67th overall) ...
of the 2016 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Kansas City Royals, receiving a $1,200,000 signing bonus. Ranked by Baseball America as the Kansas City Royals No. 5 MLB prospect in 2026 pre-season Prospect rankings. His most frequent teammates throughout his career, based on statistics listed below were Brad Anderson, Evan Dunn, Chris Fornaci, Aaron Barnett, Brandon Caruso, Jeremy Goldenetz, Ben Rodriguez, Max Green, Chandler Blanchard, Manny Jefferson and Jack Ross. Puckett has played 2 minor league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, 2 seasons with the Kansas City Royals, 1 season with the Chicago Cubs, 1 season with the Seattle Mariners and 1 season with the Chicago White Sox. He played collegiate summer league baseball in the Cape Cod League for the Chatham Anglers and in the Northwoods League for the Willmar Stingers. Led the West Coast Conference with 15 Games Started in 2015. He was also drafted in the 35th round of the 2013 Draft by the Oakland Athletics but did not sign.

Awards: Named 1st Team College All-American in 2016. Named West Coast Conference All-Conference Team in 2016. Named West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2016. Named to West Coast Conference All-Tournament Team in 2016.

Career Transactions: Traded from White Sox with Andre Davis to Royals for Melky Cabrera on July 30th, 2017. Drafted in Minor League Rule 5 draft by Gwinnett Stripers. on December 10th, 2020. Signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners on February 8th, 2023. Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on February 4th, 2025.

Career Notes: Golden Spikes award nominee in 2016.

Prospect Rankings

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2017Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals5View Rankings
2017MLB PipelineTeamKansas City Royals11View Rankings
2018Baseball AmericaTeamChicago White Sox15View Rankings
2018MLB PipelineTeamChicago White Sox26View Rankings
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Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Pitching Statistics

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agetbc+wleraggscgshogrgfsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so/bb
2014PepperdineWCCNCAA-1Fr1519105223.5823100220050.1442420324434291.357.870.544.297.694.291.79
2015PepperdineWCCNCAA-1So1520110754.3515153200097.11024947631816131.379.430.552.877.494.532.61
2016PepperdineWCCNCAA-1Jr1521142931.2714141100099.1652214226956080.925.890.182.368.611.993.65
2016Arizona RoyalsArizRkKCA3321107*013.8622000007.08531081011.1410.291.290.0010.296.430.00
2016Lexington LegendsSALAKCA1921104233.6611110000051.2422221415370021.107.320.702.616.453.832.47
2017Wilmington Blue RocksCaroA+KCA192296973.90202000000108.11075347746984051.418.890.583.828.144.402.13
2017Winston-Salem DashCaroA+CHA262296104.28550000027.135141325211001.4611.520.661.656.914.614.20
2021Rome BravesSAL2A+ATL2026111322.721270050046.1361714216401021.126.990.393.117.773.302.50
2021Mississippi BravesSou2AAATL322696143.15880000034.1301412116323061.347.860.264.198.393.672.00
2022Mississippi BravesSou2AAATL302793257.3633500282058.28251487257412131.8212.581.073.8411.357.822.96
2023Arkansas TravelersTex2AASEA312899634.3544300415060.0563129525521271.358.400.753.757.804.652.08
2023Tacoma RainiersPCL2AAASEA2128017.3630003003.24330420002.189.820.009.824.917.360.50
2024Jalisco CharrosMexIntl  29151*301.02180001811317.2103226170000.915.091.023.068.661.532.83
2025Tennessee SmokiesSou2AACHN203095363.354600046331551.0492319221461041.378.650.353.718.124.062.19
2026Jalisco CharrosMexIntl  31912.523200032281335.224111016424030.846.060.251.5110.602.787.00
Tot:Minors (6 yrs) Minors    27324.2018461001234015448.144923320931173410243301.399.010.623.478.234.682.37
Tot:Rk (1 yrs) Rk    013.8622000007.08531081011.1410.291.290.0010.296.43
Tot:A (1 yrs) A    233.6611110000051.2422221415370021.107.320.702.616.453.832.47
Tot:A+ (2 yrs) A+    1393.66373200500182.0178847411671596071.358.800.543.317.864.152.37
Tot:AA (4 yrs) AA    12184.7613116001154015204.02171191081587204173201.499.570.663.849.005.252.34
Tot:AAA (1 yrs) AAA    017.3630003003.24330420002.189.820.009.824.917.360.50
Tot:College (3 yrs) College    18102.955230432200247.021195811181219163201.187.690.402.957.983.462.70
Avg:Minors - 162 Inning avg Minors    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:College - 162 Inning avg College    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogrgfsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so/bb
2014Willmar StingersNorthwoods LeagueCollege Summer19222.38961030045.1361812617367501.177.151.193.387.153.572.12
2015Chatham AnglersCape Cod LeagueCollege Summer20133.48540010020.223118111181001.6510.020.444.797.844.791.64
2025Chicago CubsMLB Spring TrainingSpring300027.0010001000.21221210014.5013.5013.5027.0013.5027.000.50
Tot:CollegeSummer (2 Yrs) CollegeSummer 352.7314101004066.0592920728548501.328.050.953.827.363.951.93
Tot:Spring (1 Yrs) Spring 0027.0010000100.21221210014.5013.5013.5027.0013.5027.000.50

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