On Cucci: Strong freshman who could see time at third base .... competitive offensive player ... has the physical tools to be successful.
Prior to UCF: Four-year letterman in baseball at Winter Springs High School for head coach Jeff Perez ... hit .389 as a senior ... also a standout on the football field ... lettered three seasons in football ... listed as the 37th-ranked third base prospect in the nation according to TeamOneBaseball.com ... batted .410 with nine doubles as a junior ... four-year starter on the baseball diamond ... two-time all-county honoree ... top-100 football recruit in the state of Florida according to the Orlando Sentinel ... all-conference and all-state honorable mention selection in football ... will only play baseball at UCF.
Personal: Vincent Joseph Cucci was born Feb. 7, 1987 in Orlando ... son of Pat and Letha Cucci ... father Pat coached the wrestling team at UCF from 1983-86 ... has yet to declare a major.