Was one
of the Bucs best pitchers his freshman campaign going
4-4 in 19 appearances ... He started four games, striking
out 42 and walking just nine.
High School:
Played
for coach Jim O’Neil at Cretin-Derham Hall ... Soukup
was an All-State Academic selection in 2003 ... He went
10-2 as a pitcher his senior season and was an All-Conference
his final two years ... Soukup also played football and
basketball ... Was a high school teammate of current Minnesota
Twins starting catcher Joe Mauer.
Personal:
Soukup is the son
of Lewis and Roseann Soukup. He has three sisters: Rachel,
Sarah, and Mary.
