Former All-Star shortstop Zach Cozart, along with other sports figures, has expressed support for President Donald Trump.
Zach Cozart, a former All-Star shortstop who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, has expressed support for former President Trump, joining a growing number of sports figures who have done so. On Thursday, hours before Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention, Cozart posted a photo of himself wearing a gray hat with the word "Trump" printed across the front. The letters were upside down and incorporated the stars and stripes of the American flag.
In an earlier post, Cozart declared his enthusiasm for voting for Trump on Election Day. He stated, "I can't wait to vote for Trump. I've never witnessed the party as unified as it is now. They tried to kill our President... the least we can do is VOTE!!"
Ex-MLB All-Star Zach Cozart Endorses Trump, Sports Stars Gather at RNC
Trump was set to officially accept the Republican nomination for the third time in his speech at the convention. It marked his first address since the assassination attempt against him at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Other notable sports figures, including WWE legend Hulk Hogan and UFC President Dana White, were also expected to speak at the convention.
Cozart played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2019. Selected in the second round of the Reds' draft in 2007, he concluded his career with the Angels in his final two seasons, 2018 and 2019. In 2017, he achieved All-Star status with 24 home runs, 63 RBIs, and a .297 batting average.
Ex-MLB All-Star Zach Cozart Endorses Trump, Sports Stars Gather at RNC
Throughout his MLB career, Cozart appeared in 839 games, amassing a .247 batting average, a .300 on-base percentage, a .699 OPS, 87 home runs, and 305 RBIs. He has been vocal in his support for Trump, joining a growing number of athletes who have aligned themselves with the former president.
Trump's appearance at the RNC marked a significant moment in his campaign, as he seeks to secure the Republican nomination and challenge President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. The convention brought together a range of political figures and supporters, including those from the sports world. Cozart's endorsement of Trump aligns with the growing trend of athletes expressing their political views and their support for specific candidates.
Ex-MLB All-Star Zach Cozart Endorses Trump, Sports Stars Gather at RNC
The Republican National Convention has been a platform for high-profile speakers from various backgrounds, including sports stars. Hogan, a renowned WWE legend, is expected to address the convention, adding to the diverse array of voices represented at the event. White, the head of the UFC, is also scheduled to speak, underscoring the convention's broader appeal beyond traditional political circles.
As the RNC unfolds, sports figures like Cozart and Hogan play a role in shaping the public discourse and engaging with a wider audience. Their endorsements and expressions of political views continue to influence their fan base and the public at large.
