- Full name Jacob Hayes Cozart
- Born 01/09/2003 in Orlando, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School North Carolina State
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School: NC State Committed: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.5
Cozart took over everyday catching duties as a freshman for NC State in 2022, and had a solid but unspectacular .240/.337/.377 slash line to go with it. He took a step forward in 2023 hit .301/.392/.546 with 10 home runs and 14 doubles, then was invited to USA Baseball’s trials roster during the summer where he was one of the best position players at the event—though he ultimately didn’t make the final roster. At 6-foot-3, 222 pounds, Cozart is big for a catcher but he has impressive hands, defensive actions and arm strength behind the dish. He is able to throw from different arm slots and from tough angels with power and precision and should stick behind the plate as a solid-average defender. As a hitter, Cozart pairs solid lefthanded power with solid bat-to-ball skills, and has performed nicely against all pitch types though he could clean up a bit of swing-and-miss against breaking balls. His well-rounded profile gives him a chance to be the first catcher selected in a strong year for the position at the college level.
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Career Transactions
- C Jacob Cozart assigned to North Carolina State Wolfpack.
