After finishing second in the Rookie of the Year race last season, Baltimore Orioles fans had high hopes for Colton Cowser coming into 2025. Though his numbers certainly dipped at the end of the season, Cowser still hit 24 homers and was also an elite defender in the outfield. Unfortunately, his production has dropped off significantly this season.
After posting a reasonable .768 OPS last season, Cowser has seen his OPS drop to .703 in 2025. Cowser's thumb injury earlier this season along with his recent concussion have certainly played a role, however, a closer look at his underlying metrics from last season suggest that fans probably should have expected some regression at the plate this year.