The Book on Zack Cox
Prospect Info
Zack Cox
Born 5/9/1989
3B, STL
The Cardinals' first pick of the 2010 Amateur Draft (25th overall), Arkansas' Zack Cox is a toolsy player with a high-end mix of baseball instincts and work ethic. He abandoned pitching to focus on hitting as a college freshman, and he hasn't looked back since. His bat speed is exceptional, and allowed him to turn on even the best heat in college ball while also letting him adjust to off-speed pitches with an ease seldom seen in NCAA. His contact rate isn't terrific, however, so he'll need to work on that if he's to be more than an all-power hitter. He's also a bit rough defensively, but he'll have time to mature as a pro player while waiting for his MLB career to begin.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (9/6/2010): #107 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
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