Zack Cozart
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2019)
Zack Cozart was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2019 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 9 seasons. In 839 career games, he hit .247 with 764 hits, 87 home runs, and 305 RBI. Zack Cozart was an All-Star.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 204 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-07-07
- Last Game
- 2019-05-26
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Zachary Warren Cozart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 839 | 3,088 | 408 | 764 | 158 | 24 | 87 | 305 | 21 | 219 | 549 | .247 | .300 | .399 | .699 | -1,906 |
Career AVG .247 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .399 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CIN | NL | 11 | 37 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .324 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | 138 | 561 | 72 | 138 | 33 | 4 | 15 | 35 | 4 | 31 | 113 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .318 (-10%) | .405 (-1%) | .724 (-5%) | -575.4 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 151 | 567 | 74 | 144 | 30 | 3 | 12 | 63 | 0 | 26 | 102 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (-10%) | .396 (-4%) | .714 (-7%) | -785.2 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 147 | 506 | 48 | 112 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 7 | 25 | 79 | .221 | .251 (-12%) | .313 (-15%) | .386 (-22%) | .700 (-19%) | -1474.4 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 53 | 194 | 28 | 50 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 29 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .316 (-2%) | .404 (+13%) | .721 (+7%) | 172.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 121 | 464 | 67 | 117 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 50 | 4 | 37 | 84 | .252 | .255 (-1%) | .321 (-4%) | .417 (+2%) | .738 (-1%) | -135.3 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 122 | 438 | 80 | 130 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 63 | 3 | 62 | 78 | .297 | .254 (+16%) | .324 (+19%) | .425 (+29%) | .750 (+24%) | 2199.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 58 | 224 | 29 | 49 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 42 | .219 | .247 (-12%) | .318 (-7%) | .409 (-12%) | .727 (-10%) | -354.2 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 38 | 97 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .124 | .252 (-51%) | .322 (-45%) | .434 (-67%) | .757 (-58%) | -952.7 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 839 | 3,088 | 408 | 764 | 158 | 24 | 87 | 305 | 21 | 219 | 549 | .247 | — | — | — | — | -1,906 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (839 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 421 | 1507 | 202 | 373 | 41 | 148 | .248 |
| Away | 418 | 1581 | 206 | 391 | 46 | 157 | .247 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-26 | LAA | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-25 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019-05-24 | LAA | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019-05-23 | LAA | MIN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-20 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-19 | LAA | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-18 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-17 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-15 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-05-13 | LAA | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 17 | 16 | 25 | 34 | 0 | 9 |
| 3B | 66 | 55 | 39 | 97 | 6 | 8 |
| SS | 741 | 718 | 1094 | 1929 | 64 | 404 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CIN | SS | 11 | 9 | 22 | 41 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | CIN | SS | 138 | 131 | 204 | 349 | 14 | 68 |
| 2013 | CIN | SS | 150 | 147 | 222 | 386 | 14 | 83 |
| 2014 | CIN | SS | 147 | 143 | 204 | 400 | 10 | 73 |
| 2015 | CIN | SS | 52 | 52 | 79 | 132 | 3 | 30 |
| 2016 | CIN | SS | 111 | 110 | 192 | 300 | 10 | 69 |
| 2017 | CIN | SS | 112 | 112 | 146 | 288 | 11 | 65 |
| 2018 | LAA | 2B | 16 | 15 | 24 | 34 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | LAA | 3B | 35 | 32 | 18 | 49 | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 | LAA | SS | 15 | 11 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| 2019 | LAA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAA | 3B | 31 | 23 | 21 | 48 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | LAA | SS | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 17 |
| Third Base | 66 |
| Shortstop | 741 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Zack Cozart's recorded salaries total $6,852,500 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cozart's career ran from 2011 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $2,925,000 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | $2,350,000 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | $600,000 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | $497,500 |
| 2012 | CIN | NL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,852,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | Oxford | MS | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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Zack Cozart: the record in brief
Zack Cozart played a first major league game on July 7, 2011 and a last one on May 26, 2019. By club, Cozart's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (2011 to 2017) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018 to 2019). Cozart played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Born on August 12, 1985, in Memphis, TN, USA, Cozart was listed at 6 feet, 0 inches and 204 pounds. Zack Cozart was the playing name; the full given name is Zachary Warren.
Cozart collected 764 hits in 3,088 at bats across 839 games, good for a .247 batting average; the totals also include 87 home runs, 305 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Cozart's career OPS of .699 combines a .300 on-base mark with .399 slugging. Against a .253 league average for those years, Cozart's .247 average was near the norm. The home run peak was 24 in 2017 with the Cincinnati Reds. The hits column peaks at 144, in 2013. 2013 brought the most runs batted in, 63.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zack Cozart
- What years did Zack Cozart play?
- Zack Cozart played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2019.
- Was Zack Cozart a pitcher?
- No. Zack Cozart was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Zack Cozart hit?
- Zack Cozart hit 87 career home runs with 764 hits.
- What teams did Zack Cozart play for?
- Zack Cozart played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (2011–2017) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018–2019).
- Did Zack Cozart win an MVP award?
- No. Zack Cozart did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Zack Cozart win?
- Zack Cozart was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Zack Cozart's career stats?
- In 839 games, Zack Cozart had 764 hits, 87 home runs, 305 RBI, 408 runs, and 21 stolen bases, with a .247 batting average.
- How much did Zack Cozart earn in his career?
- Zack Cozart's recorded salaries total $6,852,500 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cozart's career ran from 2011 to 2019. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
- What was Zack Cozart's salary?
- Zack Cozart's last recorded salary was $2,925,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $2,925,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Zack Cozart play?
- Zack Cozart played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zack Cozart and how much did he weigh?
- Zack Cozart was listed at 6 feet and 204 pounds.
- How many home runs did Zack Cozart hit each season?
- Zack Cozart's home runs by season: 2 in 2011, 15 in 2012, 12 in 2013, 4 in 2014, 9 in 2015, 16 in 2016, 24 in 2017, 5 in 2018, and 0 in 2019. His most in one season was 24, in 2017.
- What was Zack Cozart's career batting average?
- Zack Cozart batted .247 over his career, with 764 hits in 3,088 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zack Cozart have?
- Zack Cozart drove in 305 runs in his career.