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[BSLChrisStoner]

I don't see how he's overrated or underrated.  He's a Top 5 guy that will get ML time next year, potentially a lot. Has a chance to contribute for years at minimal cost. 

[TwentyThirtyFive]

I don't see how he's overrated or underrated.  He's a Top 5 guy that will get ML time next year, potentially a lot. Has a chance to contribute for years at minimal cost. 

Im baffled how someone can think he is underrated. Hes a top 50 prospect. He is striking out a ton and had an incredibly high BABIP for the year. Hes clearly gotten the respect, at least nationally, that the standard numbers(BA, wRC+, OPS, etc) say he deserves.

[BobPhelan]

Im baffled how someone can think he is underrated. Hes a top 50 prospect. He is striking out a ton and had an incredibly high BABIP for the year. Hes clearly gotten the respect, at least nationally, that the standard numbers(BA, wRC+, OPS, etc) say he deserves.

He’s ranked 89th by Baseball America.

He has 35 doubles, 2 triples, 19 HR, 18 stolen bases, and a 15% walk rate when you combine all levels. He plays a really solid CF. And it’s his first full season. He added power and I’m confident he can refine his approach to cut down the strikeouts enough to be a well above average regular on a contending team.

[TwentyThirtyFive]

He’s ranked 89th by Baseball America.

He has 35 doubles, 2 triples, 19 HR, 18 stolen bases, and a 15% walk rate when you combine all levels. He plays a really solid CF. And it’s his first full season. He added power and I’m confident he can refine his approach to cut down the strikeouts enough to be a well above average regular on a contending team.

Pipeline has him 41. Fangrpahs 34. I still dont get the underrated claim. 

 

 

I know the positive things he does and I know what the standard stats are. What are they without an incredibly high BABIP.  You cant just ignore the worrisome parts of the profile. Again, Im shitting on him but Im not. I was a fan of his when drafted. Im still saying his avg outcome is Mike Yaz and a 2-0-3-0 WAR reg. 

[CantonJester]

IMO, it felt like a rush-job promoting Cowser to AAA. He crushed it at AA. Should've stayed there, priming for the AFL. 

[BobPhelan]

IMO, it felt like a rush-job promoting Cowser to AAA. He crushed it at AA. Should've stayed there, priming for the AFL.

They want these guys to be challenged, fail, and make adjustments. They don’t care as much about some bad numbers now if it means he’s better later.

[BSLRoseKatz]

Just for context with another well-regarded LHB who touched AA and AAA this year

 

Gunnar AA K%: 18.3%

Gunnar AAA K%: 26.4%

 

Cowser AA K%: 25.4%

Cowser AAA K%: 29.2%

[Mackus]

Stowers was 25.6% at AAA.

 

Cowser's power has been playing up more than I realized. which make the Ks both a bit more explainable and a bit more acceptable.  227 ISO at AA, 216 at AAA.  That's not as much pop as Gunnar or Stowers, but its still pretty solid.

[glenn__davis]

IMO, it felt like a rush-job promoting Cowser to AAA. He crushed it at AA. Should've stayed there, priming for the AFL. 

 

Well he had a horrific start but he's been pretty solid at AAA for the past 2 weeks or so.  I think getting that is a good jump off point for him for next year.

 

First full year in the system.  Let him have another offseason working with the O's development team which, let's be honest, appears to be very good at what they do.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: Cowser in camp and creeping up on eventual promotion to majors

https://www.masnsports.com/blog/cowser

[BSLRoseKatz]

He's up https://twitter.com/...402657378877440

[TwentyThirtyFive]

Can we not link twitter anymore. I guess you have to log in to view crap now. Im not creating a stupid account

[mdrunning]

Wonder what the corresponding moves are. If Hays remains on the active roster, the outfield is going to get pretty crowded.

[CantonJester]

Wonder what the corresponding moves are. If Hays remains on the active roster, the outfield is going to get pretty crowded.

 

My guess is McKenna heads to Norfolk. 

[Mike B]

Can we not link twitter anymore. I guess you have to log in to view crap now. Im not creating a stupid account

Roch Kubatko

 

@masnRoch

 

Source: Colton Cowser is traveling to NY to join #orioles

[Mike B]

The Orioles are looking for a spark.  Let's hope Cowser comes out strong.   

 

I am guessing Hays goes to the IL.

[Mackus]

Awesome.  I expect and hope that this is for good, unless he has massive struggles and needs a refresh.  I doubt they'd do a one week emergency callup like they did with Stowers last year.

[makoman]

He started AAA 3-38. Since then has mostly killed the level, .991 OPS and 153 WRC+. He also started slow in A+. Hope we don't freak out if he has a slow week or two. Nothing is guaranteed in MLB, but seems like he adjusts.

[Mike B]

He started AAA 3-38. Since then has mostly killed the level, .991 OPS and 153 WRC+. He also started slow in A+. Hope we don't freak out if he has a slow week or two. Nothing is guaranteed in MLB, but seems like he adjusts.

Freak out is what we do.      

 

Hopefully he gets out quick and provides a spark, but Elias has shown that he will give the top guys a chance to settle in,  We saw it with Adley and Gunnar.  I expect Cowser to get the same treatment.

[You Play to Win the Game]

First major league hit brings a run home and was against a lefty in the Bronx. Gotta love it.