Zack Cozart (SS, CIN) - Waiver Wire Pickups

Baller Move: Add in 12+ team leagues

Owned in: 21% of Fleaflicker leagues

Analysis: When a SS has a .340 BA, a .567 SLG, and four HR in 97 AB, most would find it surprising that the player is available in 79% of leagues. Cozart has been striking out very little at 12.8% while putting the ball in play 81% of the time. His line drive percentage is also a whopping 37%. Cozart has even lowered his infield fly ball rate from 16% last season to 7% this season. Every time Cozart steps to the plate, he gives himself a great chance to make contact for an XBH. He is belting the ball for extra bases with an isolated power figure of .227 this year, which is fantastic for a SS. This has helped him raise his XBH% all the way up to 13.7%. Cozart isn't striking out frequently, he is putting the ball in play, and is hitting line drives with power. There is a lot of value behind that skill set.