USF’s lefty corner-outfield bat with pop, patience, and run production
In the 2026 season, Jake Kulikowski emerged as one of South Florida’s more productive corner outfielders, hitting .272 with 4 home runs, 10 doubles, 29 RBI, 28 runs, and a .368 on-base percentage across 46 games with 37 starts. His appeal goes beyond the raw line: he drew 21 walks, finished fifth on the team in slugging at .449, and posted 12 multi-hit games, showing a steady, competitive at-bat profile. He looks like a fit for teams wanting a left-handed hitter with some thump, plate discipline, and enough versatility to impact a lineup without needing the spotlight.
