Future Focus: Zack Cozart

Mississippi SS Zack Cozart

Class DOB Ht Wt B T
Junior 8/12/85 6′1″ 190 R R

Year G AB R H HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG
2005 66 228 53 63 9 43 3 3 17 32 276 339 469
2006 66 272 57 92 10 64 15 3 17 28 338 370 515

While Horton is arguably the best offensive college SS in the 2007 draft, Cozart is considered by most scouts the best defensive college SS. Scouts describe him with “quick feet, soft hands, easy actions and a strong, accurate arm.” Cozart’s glove was strong enough that he was the Team USA starter. His offense, on the other hand, is still a work in progress. Cozart’s glove could propel him into the supplemental first round, but the second round seems more likely.