Never was there a player more destined to be dubbed a “fan favorite” than Colton Cowser. The on-field ability, the personality, and the pun-worthy last name. It’s all there to craft the perfect example of a locally-adored baseball player, even if the results can be somewhat frustrating.
Back in the spring, though, Cowser wasn’t even guaranteed a spot on the major league roster. The 24-year-old had a lot to prove after significant struggles during his first big league stint in 2023. In that 26-game cameo, Cowser hit .115/.286/.148. It was brutal, and it did not give him the best launch pad for 2024.