2025 Stats
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.215
HR
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R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cowser revamped his swing, specifically to better handle heat. The early returns opened eyes in the spring and Cowser broke camp. He continued mashing in early April, taking over every day in left field. Cowser experienced a couple of slumps, temporarily costing playing time, but he always recovered and posted a 120 wRC+ in his freshman campaign, finishing a close second for AL Rookie of the Year. A 90th percentile barrel rate and 77th percentile hard-hit rate covered up a high 30.7 percent strikeout rate. Cowser's splits facing southpaws need work, but his defense should fend off a platoon. There's still a logjam in the Orioles infield but Cowser's path is clear to continue chasing fly balls in left field. A fractured hand suffered in the playoffs is expected to be fine in the spring. The arrows are pointing up, with contact his main Achilles heel. Read Past Outlooks
Delivers go-ahead homer
Cowser went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Cowser has homered in three straight games. His long ball came in the sixth inning Thursday, giving the Orioles a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The outfielder is struggling a bit for consistency at the plate, but the power is there. He's posted a .210/.269/.532 slash line with six homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, two doubles and one stolen base over 67 plate appearances this season, but he could be held back by a 34.3 percent strikeout rate. He's avoided striking out in each of the last two games, but Cowser will need to continue improving his plate discipline, without sacrificing power, to be a reliable fantasy asset.
Cowser has homered in three straight games. His long ball came in the sixth inning Thursday, giving the Orioles a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The outfielder is struggling a bit for consistency at the plate, but the power is there. He's posted a .210/.269/.532 slash line with six homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, two doubles and one stolen base over 67 plate appearances this season, but he could be held back by a 34.3 percent strikeout rate. He's avoided striking out in each of the last two games, but Cowser will need to continue improving his plate discipline, without sacrificing power, to be a reliable fantasy asset.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+24%
OPS vs RHP
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+143%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .626 | 174 | 5 | 9 | .210 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .776 | 535 | 25 | 74 | .233 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .388 | 19 | 0 | 0 | .125 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .942 | 52 | 6 | 10 | .245 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .661 | 146 | 5 | 8 | .224 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .806 | 415 | 19 | 61 | .249 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .476 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .143 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .428 | 68 | 0 | 3 | .111 | ||||
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| Since 2023Home | .691 | 325 | 12 | 28 | .223 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .780 | 384 | 18 | 55 | .231 | ||||
| 2025Home | .258 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .091 | ||||
| 2025Away | .916 | 59 | 6 | 10 | .241 | ||||
| 2024Home | .753 | 282 | 12 | 28 | .247 | ||||
| 2024Away | .783 | 279 | 12 | 41 | .238 | ||||
| 2023Home | .266 | 31 | 0 | 0 | .040 | ||||
| 2023Away | .548 | 46 | 0 | 4 | .167 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Colton Cowser compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.12BB Rate
4.2%K Rate
35.2%BABIP
.235ISO
.308AVG
.215OBP
.282SLG
.523OPS
.805wOBA
.348Exit Velocity
92.3 mphHard Hit Rate
42.5%Barrels/PA
8.5%Expected BA
.212Expected SLG
.428Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
55.0%Line Drive %
7.5%Fly Ball %
37.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Cowser made his big-league debut in early-July, and while he played regularly for brief stretches, he never got going at the plate and was sent back to Triple-A in mid-August. From there, he helped lead the Norfolk Tides to the Triple-A National Championship, hitting a grand slam in the title game against the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. The No. 5 overall pick in 2021, Cowser seemingly mastered the highest level of the minors, slashing .300/.417/.520 with 17 home runs, nine steals, a 26.8 K% and a 16.0 BB% in 87 games. He had a 110-mph maxEV at Triple-A and a 105-mph 90th percentile exit velocity, so Cowser projects for at least average game pop (20-25 homers over a full prime season). He's an above-average runner with a plus arm, so he can play all three outfield spots as needed. Even when he was struggling in the majors, Cowser was walking almost 17 percent of the time, and he has never had a walk rate below 10 percent in pro ball, so he still has a chance to lead off long-term for this loaded young lineup. However, in the short term, he'll likely be in the bottom half while sitting against some lefties. Baltimore's trade activity this winter will dictate whether Cowser opens at Triple-A or in the majors.
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Homers Tuesday
Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rays.
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Back after three-game absence
Cowser (soreness) will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Rays.
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Sitting for third straight game
Cowser (soreness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
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Out of lineup again Saturday
Cowser (soreness) isn't in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday, but he is available off the bench, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
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Sitting after collision with wall
Cowser isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels due to general soreness but could be available off the bench, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
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Not hitting in May
Following Saturday's 5-3 win against the White Sox, Cowser is batting .180 with four doubles and 19 strikeouts in 61 at-bats during May.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old was named the American League Rookie of the Month for March/April after he posted a 1.004 OPS and six homers in 28 games, but he's now gone 22 straight contests without a long ball. Fellow outfielders Cedric Mullins, Anthony Santander and Austin Hays have also struggled offensively, so Cowser's role as the primary left fielder should be secure for the time being.
The 24-year-old was named the American League Rookie of the Month for March/April after he posted a 1.004 OPS and six homers in 28 games, but he's now gone 22 straight contests without a long ball. Fellow outfielders Cedric Mullins, Anthony Santander and Austin Hays have also struggled offensively, so Cowser's role as the primary left fielder should be secure for the time being.