LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 National Showcase
Peter Kozma is a 2007 right hand hitting middle infielder from Owasso HS, residing in Owasso, OK. Kozma has a lean, strong, athletic type build on a 6'0" 170 lb. frame. He must be put together pretty well because he looked a bit more than his listed weight. Kozma is a quality all-around player, one that has a great combination of ability and a gamer type approach to the game. He was ranked #37 among PG National Top 100 position players and will outplay many of the more tooled players that were ranked ahead of him. At the plate Kozma is the type of hitter that keeps it simple. He has excellent hands and uses the whole field. He is a contact hitter with some surprising power. Not only is he a bat control type hitter that can give a team type at-bat, but in an run producing situation, he will drive the ball. Kozma has easy bat speed and has to put forth minimal effort at the plate. See ball, hit ball, run hard... that is him. He could hit anywhere in the line-up. His timing is good and he seems to be quite comfortable with understanding not only his own abilities, but knowing how to control the pace of the game. In the field Kozma is a playmaker. He is a plus defensive player, either at shortstop or 2nd base. His arm works on the left side and also an asset on his double play turn from the 2nd base position. Kozma has good hands and will stick his nose in there on the tough hops. He has solid actions and tools but is more concerned with making the play than looking pretty. His arm is easy, with a quick release. Kozma makes that quick flip type throw, and is capable of doing so from different angles. He ran 4.37 home/1st with a 7.04 60 yard time. In the simplest of terms, Kozma is a player. He is an impact D1 college player that can start right away in the middle of the diamond. He will also get pro attention as his tools are solid, but his ability to play the game is even better.