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Collin Cowgill

First Base Coach - Cincinnati Reds (MLB) [2024]
High Level
MLB
Years
2005-2019 (2011-2016)
Proper Name
Collin Brannen Cowgill
Positions
CF (457) ... RF (295) ... LF (250) ... OF (66) ... DH (4)
Positions
CF - RF - LF - OF - DH
Height / Weight
5-9 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Birthdate
May 22,1986
High School
Henry Clay (Lexington,KY)
Colleges
University of Kentucky (Lexington,KY)
Signing Bonus
$ 155,000
Service Time
3.168 (2016)
MLB Debut
July 26,2011
MLBAM ID
518577
Retrosheet#
cowgc001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career68983161125714.234.627

[Player Notes]

[2008] Golden Spikes award nominee[2017] Inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2005KentuckySECNCAA-1Fr419LF-CF411002420512193326334220133134812.200.379.330.709.390.130.26919.4024.631.2750.00
2006KentuckySECNCAA-1So420LF-CF61225626715116616441531395071322933235.298.426.5871.013.480.289.31713.9918.091.2914.06
2008KentuckySECNCAA-1Jr422LF-CF632338084152196023449521044031603003648.361.483.6871.170.618.326.39216.3317.331.0612.26
2008Yakima BearsNwstA-ARI-22OF20792124311128501217310026295159.304.415.7851.200.696.481.25512.6317.891.427.18
2008South Bend Silver HawksMidwAARI822OF50201315013311710256150004722311733.249.346.358.704.239.109.35310.8226.412.44201.00
2009Visalia RawhideCalifA+ARI1123RF61220396195636114294970436982602041.277.373.445.818.332.168.32511.1518.851.6936.67
2010Mobile BayBearsSouAAARI524RF-CF131502891433441683259577380101232335775489.285.360.464.824.325.179.3009.8812.651.2831.38
2011Reno AcesPCLAAAARI525CF983959514024813703035163271092194564595.354.430.554.984.397.200.39711.1813.821.2430.38
2011Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBARI425lf-cf36928223019428280001028100418.239.300.304.604.174.065.3338.0028.003.5092.00
2012Stockton PortsCalifA+OAK-26LF280100000002000001801.125.125.125.250.000.000.1670.0025.000.000.00
2012Sacramento River CatsPCLAAAOAK426CF-LF61260336617143782205030209972852244.254.312.373.685.219.119.2987.0217.542.5065.00
2012Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK1226LF-CF38104102820193411270010333116325.269.336.317.653.144.048.3519.4823.282.45104.00
2013Las Vegas 51sPCLAAANYN-27LF-CF3312322336051240172523003541451122.268.366.439.805.341.171.30111.7217.241.4724.60
2013Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA-27RF415491027101310000161736.600.6471.0671.714.600.467.7005.8817.653.007.50
2013New York MetsNLMLBNYN427CF236171120280021500000196347.180.206.311.517.164.131.2053.1723.817.5030.50
2013Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA1927LF-RF50911121322810527030013499714.231.271.374.645.209.143.3065.0527.275.4045.50
2014Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA828RF31244200000220000061422.333.429.500.929.333.167.40014.2914.291.000.00
2014Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA728RF-LF106260376510152140267452004922931649.250.330.354.684.219.104.3318.8725.262.8552.00
2015Inland Empire 66ersCalifA+ANA129LF262100000011000001701.167.286.167.453.167.000.20014.2914.291.000.00
2015Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA1229LF124451630140025100002247412.364.404.500.904.182.136.3954.2610.642.5044.00
2015Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA729LF5569101321122141901001207449.188.233.290.523.174.102.2455.4125.684.7569.00
2016Columbus ClippersILAAACLE730CF-RF1033594684171430723485752041154072262.234.311.320.631.195.086.2948.3520.882.5089.75
2016Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE730RF91201000000270000111401.083.214.083.297.167.000.20014.2950.003.500.00
2017Arizona Padres 2ArizRkSDN231LF-LF51525300500130010081732.333.353.533.886.267.200.3855.8817.653.000.00
2017Arizona PadresArizRkSDN1631RF41213100300120000041312.250.308.333.641.167.083.3007.6915.382.000.00
2017El Paso ChihuahuasPCLAAASDN531RF-CF5820034478172443175911104782201631.235.297.390.687.245.155.2967.7326.823.4728.57
2018Lehigh Valley IronPigsILAAAPHI-32CF9330454701611241323274413061243442941.230.309.408.717.286.178.2629.3021.512.3125.33
2019Fresno GrizzliesPCLAAAWAS-33CF8424154551121234832970811061062802530.228.330.440.770.353.212.26910.3625.002.4120.08
2005NCAA-1Total---------411002420512193326334220133134812.200.379.330.709.390.130.26919.4024.631.2750.00SEC2005
2006NCAA-1Total---------61225626715116616441531395071322933235.298.426.5871.013.480.289.31713.9918.091.2914.06SEC2006
2008NCAA-1Total---------632338084152196023449521044031603003648.361.483.6871.170.618.326.39216.3317.331.0612.26SEC2008
2008A,A-Total--ARI------7028052741641245603778810061343263242.264.366.479.845.368.214.32611.3523.932.1123.33Midw2008
2009A+Total--ARI------61220396195636114294970436982602041.277.373.445.819.332.168.32511.1518.851.6936.67Calif2009
2010AATotal--ARI------131502891433441683259577380101232335775489.285.360.464.825.325.179.3009.8812.651.2831.38Sou2010
2011AAATotal--ARI------983959514024813703035163271092194564595.354.430.554.984.397.200.39711.1813.821.2430.38PCL2011
2011MLBTotal--ARI------36928223019428280001028100418.239.300.304.604.174.065.3338.0028.003.5092.00NL2011
2012AAA,A+Total--OAK------63268336717143782205230209982932245.250.307.366.673.213.116.2946.8317.752.6067.00PCL2012
2012MLBTotal--OAK------38104102820193411270010333116325.269.336.317.654.144.048.3519.4823.282.45104.00AL2012
2013AAATotal--ANA,NYN------3713826427071950182833003701621428.304.396.507.903.370.203.34011.1117.281.5619.71PCL2013
2013MLBTotal--NYN,ANA------731521832524161074203001531621121.211.245.349.594.191.138.2644.3225.936.0038.00NL2013
2014AAATotal--ANA------31244200000220000061422.333.429.500.929.333.167.40014.2914.291.00PCL2014
2014MLBTotal--ANA------106260376510152140267452004922931649.250.330.354.684.219.104.3318.8725.262.8552.00AL2014
2015AAA,A+Total--ANA------145071730140036100002354413.340.389.460.849.180.120.3725.5611.112.0050.00PCL2015
2015MLBTotal--ANA------5569101321122141901001207449.188.233.290.523.174.101.2455.4125.684.7569.00AL2015
2016AAATotal--CLE------1033594684171430723485752041154072262.234.311.320.631.195.086.2948.3520.882.5089.75IL2016
2016MLBTotal--CLE------91201000000270000111401.083.214.083.298.167.000.20014.2950.003.50AL2016
2017Rk,AAATotal--SDN------67227375512173243196411204902502035.242.301.396.698.242.154.3047.6025.603.3732.43Ariz2017
2018AAATotal--PHI------9330454701611241323274413061243442941.230.309.408.717.286.178.2629.3021.512.3125.33IL2018
2019AAATotal--WAS------8424154551121234832970811061062802530.228.330.440.770.353.212.26910.3625.002.4120.08PCL2019
Tot:MLB (6 yrs)MLB3176898316122412571475819756111022775938123.234.297.329.627.190.096.3107.6425.963.4057.42
Tot:NL (2 yrs)NL591531533503174210430001047163825.216.264.307.571.170.092.2806.1326.384.3051.00
Tot:AL (5 yrs)AL25853668128174940105481545610101805963098.239.307.336.643.196.097.3188.0525.843.2159.56
Tot:Minors (12 yrs)Minors824299653681216827944311072833164452192547613163423289523.271.351.439.790.305.168.3149.6718.811.9531.87
Tot:AAA (9 yrs)AAA5491953351524105146025965152054362918100418372215179345.268.345.429.774.291.160.3169.2619.682.1332.55
Tot:AA (1 yrs)AA131502891433441683259577380101232335775489.285.360.464.825.325.179.3009.8812.651.2831.38
Tot:A+ (3 yrs)A+652344163956361143052704361002752043.269.364.427.791.316.158.31710.9118.911.7339.00
Tot:A (1 yrs)A50201315013311710256150004722311733.249.346.358.705.239.109.35310.8226.412.44201.00
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-20792124311128501217310026295159.304.415.7851.200.696.481.25512.6317.891.427.18
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk927384008002500100123044.296.333.444.778.222.148.3486.6716.672.50
Tot:College (3 yrs)College1655581661713543714032111161382715110113257277695.306.441.5821.023.522.276.34015.9618.981.1915.08

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2006Brewster WhitecapsCape Cod LeagueCollegeSummer203613518337121315133822207481541023.244.316.356.672.178.112.3208.4424.682.9267.50
2007Yarmouth-Dennis Red SoxCape Cod LeagueCollegeSummer2141138244044220104163260004581601030.290.388.420.808.290.130.36510.0020.002.0069.00
2009Arizona DiamondbacksMLB Spring TrainingSpring23320100000001000001201.500.500.5001.000.000.0001.0000.0050.000.000.00
2010Arizona DiamondbacksMLB Spring TrainingSpring24111502000200040000021502.133.133.133.266.000.000.1820.0026.670.000.00
2011Arizona DiamondbacksMLB Spring TrainingSpring252037371027010601002143834.189.189.378.567.162.189.1720.0015.790.0018.50
2011Arizona DiamondbacksDivision SeriesPlayoffs252101000200000000011011.0001.0001.0002.000.000.0001.0000.000.000.000.00
2012Oakland AthleticsMLB Spring TrainingSpring26204871942094259101002755613.396.455.5631.018.313.167.4759.0916.361.800.00
2013New York MetsMLB Spring TrainingSpring27266612204051042715100033974911.303.378.591.969.424.288.3269.4620.272.1413.20
2014Los Angeles AngelsMLB Spring TrainingSpring28265191470292151110102275895.275.345.529.874.373.254.3088.6218.972.2025.50
2014Los Angeles AngelsDivision SeriesPlayoffs28100000000000000000000.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
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Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2008South Bend Silver HawksMidwA22OF47--84310888700.9891.90.000.0033.894.03
2008Yakima BearsNwstA-22OF19--471004848001.0002.50.000.0025.095.05
2009Visalia RawhideCalifA+23RF38--72441807600.9502.00.000.0027.162.31
2009Visalia RawhideCalifA+23CF18--44321494700.9592.60.000.0012.929.52
2010Mobile BayBearsSouAA24RF76--129181314814700.9931.90.000.0055.558.01
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2005KentuckySECNCAA-1Fr19292767941John Cohen--
2006KentuckySECNCAA-1So20441712861John Cohen--NCAA Regionals
2008KentuckySECNCAA-1Jr22441932763John Cohen--NCAA RegionalsSEC-AllConf
2008Yakima BearsNwstA-ARI2234423-20Dave Myers--dnq
2008South Bend Silver HawksMidwAARI2276632-50Mark Haley--Lost in Finals
2009Visalia RawhideCalifA+ARI2364764-61Mike Bell--dnq
2010Mobile BayBearsSouAAARI2475622-131Rico Brogna--Lost in Semi-Finals
2011Reno AcesPCLAAAARI2577671-98Brett Butler--Lost in Semi-FinalsPCL-AS,PCL-Rookie
2011Arizona DiamondbacksNLMLBARI2594681-36Kirk Gibson414,000Lost in 1st Round (Diamondbacks)
2012Stockton PortsCalifA+OAK2656845-2Webster Garrison--dnq
2012Sacramento River CatsPCLAAAOAK2686581-61Darren Bush--Lost in Semi-Finals
2012Oakland AthleticsALMLBOAK2694681-38Bob Melvin482,500Lost in 1st Round (Tigers)
2013Las Vegas 51sPCLAAANYN2781631-33--Lost in semi-finals
2013Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA2778661-4--Lost in finals
2013New York MetsNLMLBNYN2774883-23Terry Collins493,520dnq
2013Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2778843-50Mike Scioscia493,520dnq
2014Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA2860844-3Keith Johnson--dnq
2014Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2898641-106Mike Scioscia506,000Lost in 1st Round (Angels)
2015Inland Empire 66ersCalifA+ANA2961794-2Denny Hocking--dnq
2015Salt Lake BeesPCLAAAANA2958864-12Dave Anderson--dnq
2015Los Angeles AngelsALMLBANA2985773-55Mike Scioscia995,0003.151dnq
2016Columbus ClippersILAAACLE3082621-103Chris Tremie--Lost in Semi-Finals
2016Cleveland IndiansALMLBCLE3094671-9Terry Francona1,000,0003.168Lost World Series (Cubs)
2017Arizona Padres 2ArizRkSDN3125315-5--dnq
2017Arizona PadresArizRkSDN3130252-4Shaun Cole--dnq
2017El Paso ChihuahuasPCLAAASDN3173691-58Rod Barajas--Lost in Finals
2018Lehigh Valley IronPigsILAAAPHI3284561-93Gary Jones--Lost in semi-finals
2019Fresno GrizzliesPCLAAAWAS3365753-84Randy Knorr--dnq
28 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2021ArkansasTexAAMinorSEAManager6456.53335.0
2022ArkansasTexAAMinorSEAManager7365.52925.5
2023Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach8280.506310.0dnq
2024Cincinnati RedsNLMLBMLBCINFirst Base Coach7785.475416.0dnq
4 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2020-10-30Announced retirementNoRetired
2020-02-11Signed to Minor League contractSeattle MarinersTacoma (AAA)NoMinors
2019-11-04Granted free agencyNoFree Agt
2019-09-18Activated from Injured ListWashington NationalsFresno (AAA)NoMinors
2019-08-26IL-7 InjuredWashington NationalsFresno (AAA)NoIL-7
2019-07-23Activated from Injured ListWashington NationalsFresno (AAA)NoMinors
2019-07-11IL-7 InjuredWashington NationalsFresno (AAA)NoIL-7
2019-04-02Assigned to Fresno (AAA)Washington NationalsFresno (AAA)NoMinors
2019-02-23Signed to minor league contract Washington NationalsNoMinors
2018-11-02Elected Free AgencyNoFree Agt
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2009Baseball AmericaTeamArizona Diamondbacks9View Rankings
2010Baseball AmericaTeamArizona Diamondbacks10View Rankings
2011Baseball AmericaTeamArizona Diamondbacks18View Rankings
2012Baseball AmericaTeamOakland Athletics11View Rankings
4 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2008Arizona Diamondbacks155,000Signing Bonus
2011Arizona Diamondbacks25414,000--3,095,183414,000
2012Oakland Athletics26482,500177503,213,479480,000
2013New York Mets27493,520257643,386,212490,000
2014Los Angeles Angels28506,000267243,818,923500,000
2015Los Angeles Angels29995,000164993,952,252507,5003.151Signed to 1-year contract for 2015-2015 ($0.95m) [Avoids arbitration] [2015-01-17]
2016Cleveland Indians301,000,000174723,966,020507,5003.168Signed to 1-year contract for 2016-2016 ($1m) [Avoids arbitration] [2015-12-06]
7 season(s)$4,046,020Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
66
Power
67
Contact
47
XBH
63
RBIs
61
Runs
71
Hitting
57
Durability
51
Team
.519

[Career Highlights]

[2005]  Played for Kentucky (NCAA-1) ... Finished top 10 in SEC in Walks Percentage
[2006]  Played for Kentucky (NCAA-1) ... Played Summer League baseball for Brewster Whitecaps (Cape Cod League) ... Finished top 10 in SEC in On Base Plus Slugging, Runs, Runs Batted In, Walks, Strikeouts, Hit By Pitch, Sacrifice Hits, Extra Base Hits, Secondary Average, Isolated Power
[2007]  Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in Round #29 (#900) out of Kentucky (Did not sign) ... Played Summer League baseball for Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox (Cape Cod League)
[2008]  Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Round #5 (#168) out of Kentucky ... Signing Scout: Matthew Haas ... Played for Kentucky (NCAA-1) ... Played for Yakima Bears (A-) ... Played for South Bend Silver Hawks (A) ... 3rd Team College All-American ... Southeastern Conference All-Conference Team ... Led Nwst in Home Runs ... Finished top 10 in SEC in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Slugging Percentage, On Base Plus Slugging, Runs, Total Bases, Home Runs, Stolen Bases, Walks, Extra Base Hits, Secondary Average, Isolated Power, Walks Percentage ... Golden Spikes award nominee
[2009]  Played for Visalia Rawhide (A+)
[2010]  Played for Mobile BayBears (AA) ... Led Sou in Sacrifice Flies, Grounded into Double Play ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Runs, Hits, Total Bases, Doubles, Home Runs, Runs Batted In, Stolen Bases, Extra Base Hits, Secondary Average
[2011]  Played for Reno Aces (AAA) ... Played for Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) ... Played in Division Series for Arizona Diamondbacks ... Triple A All-Star Team ... Pacific Coast League All-Star ... Pacific Coast League Rookie of the Year ... Finished top 10 in PCL in Batting Average, On Base Percentage, Runs, Triples, Stolen Bases, BAVG on Balls in Play
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