Camden Kozeal, a 5‑foot‑10 infielder from Arkansas, heard his name called with the 87th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a moment that capped a collegiate career defined by power and poise.
During his junior season the Razorbacks’ slugger led the team in home runs, RBIs, runs, batting average and OPS, finishing with 20 homers, 71 RBIs and a .318 average, numbers that helped Arkansas capture the 2025 College World Series title.
Scouts have praised the compact swing that produces an “uphill” trajectory, allowing Kozeal to lift the ball and generate hard contact despite a modest frame of 205 pounds.
Scouting Profile
Baseball America highlighted his high baseball IQ and consistent contact, while noting a strikeout rate of 30 in 2026 against SEC competition, underscoring both promise and areas for refinement.
Defensively, he has shown the footwork and baseball IQ to handle multiple positions, though analysts project him primarily as a second‑base prospect at the professional level.
The Marlins will now evaluate how his approach translates against elite pitching, a test that could determine his ascent in the organization’s pipeline.