Sep 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser (17) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Question: I haven’t seen any of the spring training games on TV but looking at the stats it seems Colton Cowser is still striking out a lot. If his swing can’t be fixed, has there been any talk of Dylan Beavers getting a shot as the everyday centerfielder? From: Nate Brech
Answer: Nate, I think the Orioles will give Colton Cowser every opportunity to be the everyday centerfielder. For now, Leody Taveras is his backup. Beavers has played center field in the minors and a few times this spring.
The Orioles have a lot invested in Cowser. He was a high draft pick, and even though he struck out a ton in 2025, his defensive metrics are excellent, he has lots of power and stole 14 bases without being thrown out.
I think you’ll see a lot of Cowser in center field this season.
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