FRESHMAN (2024)
1-0, 7 App, 1 GS, 1.50 ERA, 12.0 IP, 10 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 10 K, .217 B/AVG
- Went 1-0 over seven appearances and 12.0 innings pitched
- Led the team with a 1.50 ERA, as he allowed just two runs and 10 hits over 12.0 innings
- Made his first collegiate start in the NCAA Tallahassee Regional championship final against No. 8 Florida State. He went a season-long 3.1 innings and allowed just one hit and no runs while striking out one
- Of his seven appearances, five were scoreless outings
- Earned his first collegiate win at North Florida on April 30 after tossing 2.2 innings of scoreless relief
- Struck out a season-high three batters twice--at North Florida (April 30) and against Oklahoma State at the Big 12 Championship (May 24)
- Limited opposing batters to just a .217 batting average
- Missed the first half of the season due to injury
HIGH SCHOOL
- Prepped at Saint John Neumann Catholic High School in Naples, Fla.
- Tabbed both First Team All-Area and a FACA All-Star in 2023.
- A St. John Neumann Cy Young Award recipient in 2023.
- Helped his high school team make the 2A Final Four in the state tournament.
- Played for Charlie Maurer at St. John Neumann.
- Played club for the Florida Burn.
PERSONAL
- Graduated from St. John Neumann Catholic High School (Naples, Fla.) in 2023.
- Birthday is April 19.
- Plans to major in Communications at UCF.
- Son of Shawn and Cheryl Kozera.
- Has two siblings, Katelyn and Bodge.
- Enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games.
- Favorite food is steak.
- Favorite MLB team is the Pittsbugh Pirates.
- Favorite movie is The Benchwarmers.
- He enjoys playing cornhole