Collin Cowgill, baseball player, 2011-2016

Collin Cowgill

Born: 5/22/1986 in Lexington, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-26 | Final Game: 2016-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Collin Brannen Cowgill

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Biography

Collin Cowgill was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016. Born in 1986, Cowgill made his mark in the league primarily as an outfielder, showcasing a blend of speed and power during his time on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 317 games, where he recorded 161 hits and hit 12 home runs, contributing a total of 57 RBIs. His batting average stood at .234, reflecting the challenges many players faced during an era that emphasized both power hitting and contact. Cowgill's career was characterized by his tenacity and ability to adapt, as he transitioned through various teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 14 bases throughout his career. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones of some of his contemporaries, Cowgill's perseverance and versatility in the outfield highlighted the importance of role players in a team's dynamic. His journey through the majors serves as an example of the dedication required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
317 689 83 161 22 4 12 57 14 58 197 0.234 0.297 0.329 0.627 -1183.5

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2011 AZ NL 36 92 8 22 3 0 1 9 4 8 28 0.239 .255 (-6%) .320 (-6%) .399 (-24%) .719 (-16%) -230.1
2012 OAK AL 38 104 10 28 2 0 1 9 3 11 27 0.269 .254 (+6%) .318 (+5%) .405 (-22%) .724 (-10%) -135.5
2013 NYN NL 23 61 7 11 2 0 2 8 0 2 15 0.180 .253 (-29%) .317 (-35%) .396 (-21%) .714 (-27%) -287.0
2013 LAA AL 50 91 11 21 3 2 2 8 1 5 27 0.231 .253 (-9%) .317 (-15%) .396 (-6%) .714 (-10%) -287.0
2014 LAA AL 106 260 37 65 10 1 5 21 4 26 74 0.250 .251 (avg) .313 (+5%) .386 (-8%) .700 (-2%) -14.2
2015 LAA AL 55 69 10 13 2 1 1 2 2 4 19 0.188 .254 (-26%) .316 (-26%) .404 (-28%) .721 (-28%) -340.4
2016 CLE AL 9 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS1 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 NLDS2 ARI 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 278 177 447 14 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 ARI OF 25 21 58 2 0 1
2012 OAK OF 36 28 69 3 0 2
2013 NYN OF 20 12 20 0 0 0
2013 LAA OF 46 24 63 3 1 0
2014 LAA OF 97 71 175 4 3 2
2015 LAA OF 46 17 52 2 0 0
2016 CLE OF 8 4 10 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 151
Center Field 64
Right Field 86
Designated Hitter 7

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $1,000,000
2015 LAA AL $995,000
2014 LAA AL $506,000
2013 NYN NL $493,520
2012 OAK AL $482,500
Total Career Earnings $3,477,020

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Kentucky Lexington KY 2005, 2006, 2008