Cowart-O-Meter

[Angelsjunky]

I love Picard in casual wear. I bet he's listening to smooth jazz.

[krAbs]

I'm so turned on right now.

[Billy_Ball]

0 for 3, .400.  Send him back down.

And yes Ace, I'm only joking.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

46 minutes ago, Billy_Ball said:

0 for 3, .400.  Send him back down.

And yes Ace, I'm only joking.

Duh, of course you are, not like every one does though. As long as he can hit .250 and play solid defense he needs to stay and play everyday.   

[Billy_Ball]

.378

[Homebrewer]

Nearing 50 PA (48) report card.

15 for 42 /.357

4 doubles, a triple, and a HR for a SLG of .571

4 BB  vs 11 K and an OBP of .426

24 Total Bases and 11 runs scored, not bad for 14 games

2 errors in 52 chances while not playing his regular position (except 1 game @3b)

[totdprods]

Most exciting to me? He has seen more pitches per plate this year (4.04) than his first two go arounds. The MLB average is 3.86.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

38 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Most exciting to me? He has seen more pitches per plate this year (4.04) than his first two go arounds. The MLB average is 3.86.

The difference between the two is .18 pitches per PA. That is 2 whole pitches every 11 PA.

[totdprods]

11 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

The difference between the two is .18 pitches per PA. That is 2 whole pitches every 11 PA.

Not a big difference from the MLB average - just showing he's now above the MLB average. 

Last year, he was 3.24 pitches per PA. He was swinging at everything, and it showed.

[OregonLAA]

Cowart' average is down since the platoon started to happen. I just don't get it. He's better defensively and has a chance to be a difference maker. Let him get his swings in and maybe get on a roll. Wtf

[mulwin444]

3 hours ago, OregonLAA said:

Cowart' average is down since the platoon started to happen. I just don't get it. He's better defensively and has a chance to be a difference maker. Let him get his swings in and maybe get on a roll. Wtf

Mike likes platoons at the expense of a player who needs everyday at bats like Cron and Cowart and will use their inconsistent performance as an excuse to play the "dependable" vets more.  Truly one of his blind spots as a manager.

And, with TDs reaction to this post, I feel significantly better about my observations.

[aznhockeyguy]

With Cowart in the lineup, I'm so glad Espinosa is no longer whiffing at the plate and messing up a good inning.  Say what you will about K totals, in some situations you want the hitter to just make contact.  

[Angel Oracle]

Back on track with 2 hits including a 3-run HR

[aznhockeyguy]

It's not necessarily about the hits, it's his approach.  Cowart isn't swinging wildly and chasing pitches like Espinosa was.  It's just a refreshing approach from what we saw earlier this season.  

[Homebrewer]

OPS second only to Trout, and solid D.

Will probably ride some pine after last night though...

[Angelsfan1984]

34 minutes ago, Homebrewer said:

OPS second only to Trout, and solid D.

Will probably ride some pine after last night though...

#scioscialism

[Dtwncbad]

I am so glad to be so wrong.  I had given up on him as a prospect.  Now I feel like he is right at the core of the solution for this team going forward.

I want somebody like Solarte from SD and scoot Kaleb over to third to take advantage if that arm.

Anyway, I could not be happier to be proven wrong.

[Docwaukee]

Cowart is the exact type of player that Eppler would pick up off waivers or trade cash consideration for.  For whatever reason, I don't think MS is totally sold on this kid.  I could be wrong but it feels like someone in the org has made up their mind about what he is which is a platoon at best util type.  

Not saying Cowart should be anointed with a starting spot as of yet, but he should certainly be considered for one relative to how he's looked this year so far.  

[krAbs]

You know whats weird? Cowart seemed like he is getting much more playing time when he was slumping. Its like MS just really loves the "slumping hitter comes through" narrative, and does whatever he can to make it happen.

[aznhockeyguy]

32 minutes ago, krAbs said:

You know whats weird? Cowart seemed like he is getting much more playing time when he was slumping. Its like MS just really loves the "slumping hitter comes through" narrative, and does whatever he can to make it happen.

It makes the manager look smart by sticking with said player when everyone else gives up on him.  

[Dtwncbad]

Cynicism angle:

MS doesn't want wins attributed to a player on a tear carrying the team.  He moves pieces around and if the team is successful, his personal fingerprints are all over it.  To me it's like modern art.  If it works you are a genius.  If it doesn't it was all just junk anyway.

Scioscia is good at making the narrative either he is getting by with junk or he is a genius.  No downside for him until somebody will balls blows him out of there, which we all know isn't happening.

[Inside Pitch]

38 minutes ago, krAbs said:

You know whats weird? Cowart seemed like he is getting much more playing time when he was slumping. Its like MS just really loves the "slumping hitter comes through" narrative, and does whatever he can to make it happen.

Didn't Cowart pull something and that cut into his playing time when he was going well?  

[krAbs]

Just now, Inside Pitch said:

Didn't Cowart pull something and that cut into his playing time when he was going well?  

He did - I kind of assumed that only explained the first few missed starts though. Maybe MS is more sold on him than I had assumed, though. He's gotten a lot of time recently, right?

[Jeff Fletcher]

17 hours ago, krAbs said:

He did - I kind of assumed that only explained the first few missed starts though. Maybe MS is more sold on him than I had assumed, though. He's gotten a lot of time recently, right?

He has started 6 of the last 7 games, including vs a LHP on Monday. Overall he's started 19 of 25 games since they called him up. 

He is 4 for 19 in the last 7 games, with 2 HRs.

He is 7 for 48 since Aug 2, a stretch in which he's never gone more than one game without playing. 

[Troll Daddy]

I like the kid and wish him well. I think his future is at second base possibly.