Arizona Diamondbacks The
Arizona Diamondbacks drafted Cowgill in the fifth round of the
2008 Major League Baseball draft from Kentucky. On July 26, 2011, Cowgill was called up from the Triple–A
Reno Aces. He hit his first career major league home run as a Diamondback, on August 28, 2011, against the
San Diego Padres.
Oakland Athletics On December 9, 2011, Cowgill was part of a trade along with
Jarrod Parker and
Ryan Cook, in which the Diamondbacks acquired
Trevor Cahill and
Craig Breslow from the
Oakland Athletics.
New York Mets On December 18, 2012, the Athletics traded Cowgill to the
New York Mets for
Jefry Marté. Cowgill hit the first
grand slam for the Mets on Opening Day in 18 years when he hit one in the 7th inning against the
San Diego Padres. Cowgill was named the starting
center fielder for the Mets for 2013 after an impressive
spring training. After a poor start to the season, Cowgill was set to platoon in
center field with
Jordany Valdespin. Cowgill was optioned to Triple-A
Las Vegas on May 3 when the Mets recalled
Andrew Brown. On June 18, 2013, Cowgill was
designated for assignment by the Mets.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim On June 24, 2013, the Mets traded Cowgill to the Angels in exchange for minor league outfielder Kyle Johnson. On June 10, 2014, Collin Cowgill hit his first
walk-off home run in the bottom of the 14th inning to beat the Oakland A's 2–1.
Cleveland Indians Cowgill was traded from the Angels to the
Cleveland Indians for cash considerations on December 2, 2015. He played in nine games for the Indians, including opening day, before being optioned to the minor league
Columbus Clippers. The Indians designated Cowgill for assignment on September 1, 2016, and outrighted him to Columbus on September 2. Cowgill elected free agency on October 5, 2016.
San Diego Padres Cowgill signed a minor league contract with the
San Diego Padres in 2017, that included an invitation to spring training. He was released on August 12, 2017.
Philadelphia Phillies On February 8, 2018, Cowgill signed a minor league contract with the
Philadelphia Phillies organization. In 93 games for the Triple–A
Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he batted .230/.309/.408 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI. Cowgill elected free agency following the season on November 2.
Washington Nationals On February 21, 2019, Cowgill signed a minor league contract with the
Washington Nationals. In 84 games for the Triple–A
Fresno Grizzlies, he slashed .228/.330/.440 with 12 home runs, 34 RBI, and eight stolen bases. Cowgill elected free agency following the season on November 4. On February 17, 2020, Cowgill signed a minor league deal with the
Seattle Mariners. Cowgill became a free agent after the season. ==Coaching career==