Astros’ top prospects Forrest Whitley and Josh James may be getting most of the attention from the press, but Bukauskas is proving that he belongs right up there with them. He is quietly having what may be the best showing from a pitcher this Spring, prospect or veteran.
The 22-year-old pitcher from Virginia was originally drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks straight out of high school in the 20th round of the 2014 draft. Bukauskas decided to delay his professional career to play college ball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.