Colton Cowser
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)
Colton Cowser is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 413 career games, he has hit .219 with 269 hits, 53 home runs, and 153 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-07-05
- Jersey
- #17
Full name: Colton Dale Cowser
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 1,228 | 169 | 269 | 50 | 3 | 53 | 153 | 34 | 138 | 443 | .219 | .305 | .394 | .699 | -67 |
Career AVG .219 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 26 | 61 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22 | .115 | .248 (-54%) | .320 (-11%) | .414 (-64%) | .734 (-41%) | -369.9 |
| 2024 | BAL | AL | 153 | 499 | 77 | 121 | 24 | 3 | 24 | 69 | 9 | 52 | 172 | .242 | .243 (avg) | .312 (+3%) | .399 (+12%) | .711 (+8%) | 787.4 |
| 2025 | BAL | AL | 92 | 327 | 36 | 64 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 27 | 128 | .196 | .245 (-20%) | .315 (-15%) | .403 (-5%) | .718 (-9%) | -484.5 |
| 2026 | BAL | AL | 142 | 341 | 41 | 77 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 40 | 10 | 46 | 121 | .226 | .243 (-7%) | .318 (avg) | .400 (-8%) | .718 (-4%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 413 | 1,228 | 169 | 269 | 50 | 3 | 53 | 153 | 34 | 138 | 443 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -67 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (271 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 127 | 406 | 70 | 92 | 17 | 45 | .227 |
| Away | 144 | 481 | 58 | 100 | 23 | 68 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-27 | BAL | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | BAL | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | BAL | TBR | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | BAL | TBR | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-09-19 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | BAL | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | BAL | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 159 |
| Center Field | 102 |
| Right Field | 35 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie | |
| 2024 | Player of the Week | Week of 2024-04-13 |
| 2024 | Rookie of the Month | April |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 101.0 | 150 | 13 |
Colton Cowser: the record in brief
Colton Cowser's major league record starts with the debut on July 5, 2023 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. Cowser spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Baltimore Orioles. Cowser, born on March 20, 2000, in Houston, TX, USA, is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Cowser's listed size is 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The given name on file is Colton Dale Cowser.
Cowser has 269 hits from 1,228 at bats in 413 games, which works out to .219; the totals also include 53 home runs, 153 RBI, and 34 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .305 and the slugging percentage .394, for an OPS of .699. Measured against the leagues Cowser played in, the .219 career average compares with a .245 league average over the same seasons, 10.7% below the league. No season beat the 24 home runs Cowser hit in 2024. 2024 produced Cowser's most hits, 121 of them for the Baltimore Orioles. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 2024, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colton Cowser
- What years did Colton Cowser play?
- Colton Cowser played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
- Was Colton Cowser a pitcher?
- No. Colton Cowser was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Colton Cowser hit?
- Colton Cowser hit 53 career home runs with 269 hits.
- What teams has Colton Cowser played for?
- Colton Cowser has played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (2023–2026).
- What are Colton Cowser's career stats?
- In 413 games, Colton Cowser has 269 hits, 53 home runs, 153 RBI, 169 runs, and 34 stolen bases, with a .219 batting average.
- What position does Colton Cowser play?
- Colton Cowser plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Colton Cowser and how much does he weigh?
- Colton Cowser is listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- What number does Colton Cowser wear?
- Colton Cowser wears number 17, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Colton Cowser hit each season?
- Colton Cowser's home runs by season: 0 in 2023, 24 in 2024, 16 in 2025, and 13 in 2026. His most in one season was 24, in 2024.
- What was Colton Cowser's career batting average?
- Colton Cowser batted .219 over his career, with 269 hits in 1,228 at bats.
- How many RBI did Colton Cowser have?
- Colton Cowser drove in 153 runs in his career.