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NC State Star Catcher Jacob Cozart Drafted By Cleveland

July 14, 2024
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NC State catcher Jacob Cozart was just selected No. 48 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians.

Cozart, who earned multiple All-American honors, finished his junior campaign with a .305 batting average, 19 homers, 54 RBI, 60 runs scored and a .437 on-base percentage. Cozart's 19 homers ranked second on the team. He also ranked first among all Pack9 players with 52 walks, which now ranks second in NC State single-season history.

Defensively, Cozart has thrown out 14 of 42 runners attempting to steal this season and sported a .994 fielding percentage, recording 455 putouts and 40 assists. During the ACC regular season, Cozart ranked first among all ACC catchers with 13 runners caught stealing.

NC State Star Catcher Jacob Cozart Drafted By Cleveland

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1:04a, 7/15/24
Go crush it young Jedi!
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8:06a, 7/15/24

Congratulations to @NCStateBaseball C Jacob Cozart on being selected Rd. 2, No. 48 overall (slot value: $1,938,800) in the 2024 MLB Draft by the @CleGuardians.
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9:43a, 7/15/24
Glad he is getting PAID! Good luck to you Jacob! GO PACK
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12:15p, 7/15/24
Just realized that Gino was picked 48th last year as well.
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6:58p, 7/28/24

2nd-rder Jacob Cozart signs w/@CleGuardians for $2,050,000 (slot 48 = $1,938,900). @NCStateBaseball C, one of top defensive backstops in @MLBDraft, 20-homer potential as well.

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