Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Cody Koback Signs Contract with Boston Red Sox

July 22, 2011 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, WI - Cody Koback, who was drafted in the 10th Round (322nd overall) of the 2011 MLB Draft, has signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox. The junior outfielder/pitcher from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was playing in his second season for the Rafters this summer, while he awaited the right offer. He has been assigned to the Red Sox rookie team in Fort Myers, Florida and is expected to arrive Friday to begin his professional baseball career.

"The Rafters are very excited for Cody," said general manager Liz Kern. "It is great to see him get this opportunity to play professional baseball."

In 28 games for the Rafters this summer, Koback was second on the team with a .287 batting average (33-for-115) while tallying seven doubles, four triples, nine RBI, and scoring 16 runs. He also was 9-for-11 in stolen base attempts.

"I'm just very excited to go to a winning organization like the Red Sox," he said in a statement after being drafted earlier this summer. "I was glad to talk with my family and share the excitement of the day with them; just very excited."

Koback lead the 2010 Rafters squad in multiple offensive categories including games played (58), hits (58), runs scored (30), batting average (.305), on base percentage (.404), hit by pitch (12), slugging percentage (.405), while also tying for the team lead in home runs (4). He appeared in the 2010 Northwoods League All-Star Game in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and went 1-for-2 with a triple in that game.

Koback recently wrapped up his junior season at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, slugging his way back from an injury shortened sophomore year to lead the WIAC in multiple offensive categories including slugging percentage (.696), runs (68), and total bases (112). Koback led the Pointers squad in multiple categories as well, leading or holding a share of the lead in on base percentage (.518), home runs (7), steals (16), and RBI (46).

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Rafters will play a 70 game schedule with 35 home games in 2011. Purchase tickets online at www.raftersbaseball.com, via phone by calling 715-424-5400, or in person by stopping by the Rafters office at Historic Witter Field.



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