| PA | AB | R | H | HR | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
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| 2024 | 49 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .119 | .245 | .143 | .388 |
| Career Minors | 49 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .119 | .245 | .143 | .388 |
| AVG | HR | SB | OPS | |
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| 2024 | .119 | 0 | 0 | .388 |
| Career Minors | .119 | 0 | 0 | .388 |
| Season | Tm | LG | L | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | HBP | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lake County Captains | MID | A+ | 13 | 49 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .119 | .245 | .143 | .388 |
| Lake County Captains | MID | A+ | 13 | 49 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .119 | .245 | .143 | .388 | |
| Career Minors | Lake County Captains | MID | 13 | 49 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .119 | .245 | .143 | .388 |
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50
North Carolina State has sent Andrew Knizner and Patrick Bailey to the big leagues in recent years, and Cozart is the next catcher in the Wolfpack pipeline. There are differences of opinion as to whether his offense or defense stands out more, but the consensus is that he's one of the top catchers in the college class. That alone should put him in the top two rounds, and he could go higher after starring during the Wolfpack's run to the College World Series.
After struggling offensively as a freshman, Cozart is hitting the ball with more authority. He makes consistent contact and drives the ball in the air on a regular basis. He offers 20-homer potential from the left side of the plate and his pop plays from left-center to the right-field line, though it's the product more of strength than bat speed.
Though he's bigger than most catchers at 6-foot-3, Cozart gets the job done as a receiver and has a knack for stealing strikes, but his framing is so pronounced that it may not play as well in pro ball. He has average arm strength but will display solid pop times on occasion. A well-below-average runner, he'll slow further as he accrues more wear and tear behind the plate.
Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 30 | Arm: 50 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45
North Carolina State has sent Andrew Knizner and Patrick Bailey to the big leagues in recent years, and Cozart is the next catcher in the Wolfpack pipeline. He starred during the Wolfpack's run to the 2024 College World Series and earned All-America honors after batting .305 with 19 homers as a junior. The fourth catcher selected in July, he signed for $2,050,000 as a second-round pick.
After struggling offensively as a freshman, Cozart is hitting the ball with more authority. He makes consistent contact and drives the ball in the air on a regular basis. He offers 20-homer potential from the left side of the plate and his pop plays from left-center to the right-field line, though it's the product more of strength than bat speed.
Though he's bigger than most catchers at 6-foot-3, Cozart gets the job done as a receiver and has a knack for stealing strikes. He has average arm strength but will display solid pop times on occasion. A well-below-average runner, he'll slow further as he accrues more wear and tear behind the plate.
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08/12/2024 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to Lake County Captains from ACL Guardians. |
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08/05/2024 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to ACL Guardians. |
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07/27/2024 | Cleveland Guardians signed C Jacob Cozart. |
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06/16/2024 | College Workout activated C Jacob Cozart. |
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03/03/2024 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to North Carolina State Wolfpack. |
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06/26/2023 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to USAB Stripes Team. |
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05/24/2023 | College Workout activated C Jacob Cozart. |
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05/24/2023 | College Workout activated C Jacob Cozart. |
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03/27/2023 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to North Carolina State Wolfpack. |
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04/30/2022 | C Jacob Cozart and assigned to North Carolina State Wolfpack. |
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06/15/2020 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to PG National 7 - Navy. |
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06/15/2020 | C Jacob Cozart assigned to PG National 7 - Navy. |
