ProfileHt.: 5'10" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School
Arkansas
Debut05/29/2024
Drafted in the 5th round (144th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018 (signed for $364,600).
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Koch established himself as a potential first-day pick as a sophomore, when he hit 13 home runs for Arkansas and followed that up by hitting .372 with 10 walks and 11 strikeouts in 43 at-bats for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team last summer. He's failed to match that production as a junior, though, as he was hitting .273/.386/.448 with seven home runs as of mid-May. Koch has struggled as pitchers worked him away constantly in the SEC this year, but he still has a good understanding of the strike zone and could produce solid on-base percentages with the power to run into 15 home runs with everyday at-bats. Defensively, he's shown steady improvement. His average arm plays up because he's accurate with his throws and his footwork and transfer have gotten better at Arkansas. His lateral movement is his biggest challenge defensively and he'll have to continue to work on improving his agility.
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Koch established himself as a potential first-day pick as a sophomore, when he hit 13 home runs for Arkansas and followed that up by hitting .372 with 10 walks and 11 strikeouts in 43 at-bats for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team last summer. He's failed to match that production as a junior, though, as he was hitting .273/.386/.448 with seven home runs as of mid-May. Koch has struggled as pitchers worked him away constantly in the SEC this year, but he still has a good understanding of the strike zone and could produce solid on-base percentages with the power to run into 15 home runs with everyday at-bats. Defensively, he's shown steady improvement. His average arm plays up because he's accurate with his throws and his footwork and transfer have gotten better at Arkansas. His lateral movement is his biggest challenge defensively and he'll have to continue to work on improving his agility.
Career Transactions
C Grant Koch elected free agency.
Indianapolis Indians activated C Grant Koch.
Indianapolis Indians transferred C Grant Koch to the Development List.
Indianapolis Indians activated C Grant Koch.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent C Grant Koch outright to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates designated C Grant Koch for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of C Grant Koch from Indianapolis Indians.
C Grant Koch roster status changed by Indianapolis Indians.
C Grant Koch assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
Indianapolis Indians activated C Grant Koch.
Indianapolis Indians transferred C Grant Koch to the Development List.
Indianapolis Indians activated C Grant Koch.
Indianapolis Indians transferred C Grant Koch to the Development List.
C Grant Koch assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Altoona Curve.
Altoona Curve activated C Grant Koch.
Altoona Curve transferred C Grant Koch to the Development List.
C Grant Koch assigned to Altoona Curve from Bradenton Marauders.
Indianapolis Indians transferred C Grant Koch to the Development List.
C Grant Koch assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
C Grant Koch and assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
C Grant Koch assigned to Altoona Curve from Greensboro Grasshoppers.
C Grant Koch assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.
C Grant Koch assigned to Bradenton Marauders.
C Grant Koch assigned to Bradenton Marauders.
C Grant Koch assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
C Grant Koch assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers.
C Grant Koch assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from West Virginia Black Bears.
C Grant Koch assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
C Grant Koch assigned to West Virginia Black Bears.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed C Grant Koch.
C Grant Koch assigned to Arkansas Razorbacks.
C Grant Koch assigned to FCL Pirates Black from Indianapolis Indians.
C Grant Koch assigned to Bradenton Marauders from FCL Pirates.
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