Cleveland Guardians 2024 MLB Draft 2nd Round Pick: C Jacob Cozart

The Cleveland Guardians selected Jacob Cozart- C in the second round (48th overall).

Jacob Cozart- C North Carolina State

Age: 21.5;
Ht: 6’3;
Wt: 222
Rankings:
BA- 44
MLB- 42
WH- Round 2 (top-50 pick)

Analysis: 
Jacob Cozart has an impressive track record, with a strong Cape Cod performance in 2022. He followed that up with another strong showing with Team USA in 2023 and he was instrumental for North Carolina State throughout their 2024 College World Series run. Cozart is considered a leader and is a reputable hard worker behind the dish. Defensively, his framing needs polish but he steals strikes and shows off a strong throwing arm, and controls the run game well. Offensively, Cozart needs to add more physicality to drive the ball and mitigate chasing breaking pitches. He offsets his chase issues with plate discipline and willingness to take a free pass. Cozart exhibits average power with above-average raw power to pull side. Overall, there's potential for a fringe everyday starter with a reputation built on his defense-first approach and touch of power at the plate.

Hit: 45
Power: 50/55 raw
Speed: 30
Glove: 50
Arm: 55