Mark Kolozsvary

Mark Daniel Kolozsvary (/ˈkoʊloʊzvɑːriː/ KOH-lohz-var-ee;[1] born September 4, 1995) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds. He was drafted by the Reds in the seventh round of the 2017 MLB draft.

Mark Kolozsvary
Kolozsvary with the Dayton Dragons in 2018
Baltimore Orioles
Catcher
Born: (1995-09-04) September 4, 1995
Eustis, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 20, 2022, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Batting average.200
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Team

Career

Amateur career

Kolozsvary attended Mount Dora Christian Academy in Mount Dora, Florida, and transferred to Tavares High School in Tavares, Florida, for his senior year.[2] He enrolled at the University of Florida, where he played college baseball for the Florida Gators. With the Gators, he was a member of the 2017 College World Series (CWS).[3] Kolozsvary had one plate appearance during the CWS, hitting a single off of Nick Lodolo.[4]

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds selected Kolozsvary in the seventh round, 197th overall, of the 2017 MLB draft,[2] and he signed with the team.[5] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Billings Mustangs, posting a .305/.362/.411 slash in 28 games. In 2018, Kolozsvary played for the Single-A Dayton Dragons, where he hit .225/.310/.324 with 3 home runs and 27 RBI. The following season, Kolozsvary received a promotion to the High-A Daytona Tortugas, and slashed .188/.341/.321 in 79 games with the team.[6]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season, the Reds included Kolozsvary in their 60-man player pool at their alternate site, but did not see any game time in the major leagues.[7] Kolozsvary was assigned to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts to begin the 2021 season. In August, the Reds promoted him to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.[8] On September 20, 2021, Cincinnati selected Kolozsvary‘s contact and added him to the active roster,[9] but he was optioned back on September 22 without making an appearance with the Reds.[10]

Kolozsvary began the 2022 season with Chattanooga. He was selected to the 40-man roster and made his major league debut on April 20, appearing as a defensive substitute for the Reds.[11] On April 28, Kolozsvary collected his first MLB hit and RBI, lacing a double off of San Diego Padres starter and former Team USA teammate Nick Martinez.[12]

Baltimore Orioles

On October 14, 2022, Kolozsvary was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[13] On November 19, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

International career

Kolozsvary played for the United States national baseball team for qualifying for baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[14] After the team qualified, he was named to the Olympics roster on July 2.[15][16] The team went on to win silver, falling to Japan in the gold-medal game.[17]

References
  1. Nichols, Tom. "Hunter Greene Headlines Dragons 2018 Roster," Dayton Dragons, Monday, April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. Frank Jolley (June 14, 2017). "Tavares, MDCA standout Mark Kolozsvary drafted by Reds - Sports". Dailycommercial.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  3. "Champions!". Daily Commercial. June 29, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  4. "From unknown to Olympic starter, Reds' Mark Kolozsvary is making the most of his chance in Tokyo". The Athletic. August 4, 2021. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  5. Florida Catcher Mark Kolozsvary Signs With Cincinnati Reds (July 7, 2017). "Florida Catcher Mark Kolozsvary Signs With Cincinnati Reds - ESPN 98.1 FM - 850 AM WRUF". Wruf.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  6. "Mark Kolozsvary Amateur, College, Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History".
  7. "Cincinnati Reds add prospect Hunter Greene to alternate camp site". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  8. "Saturday's top prospect performers". MLB.com.
  9. "Reds Select Mark Kolozsvary". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 20, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Reds' Mark Kolozsvary: Sent to minors". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  11. "Reds 0, Padres 6 (Final Score)". MLB.com. April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  12. https://www.mlb.com/video/nick-martinez-in-play-run-s-to-mark-kolozsvary
  13. Polishuk, Mark. "Orioles Designate Louis Head, Beau Sulser; Claim Aramis Garcia, Mark Kolozsvary," MLB Trade Rumors, Friday, October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  14. "Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster". usabaseball.com. May 30, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  15. "USA Baseball announces Olympics roster". MLB.com. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  16. "Former Dragons catcher will represent Reds organization in Olympics".
  17. "Cincinnati Reds minor-league catcher leads Team USA to silver in Olympics; injury updates".
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