Jackson Kowar

Former Prospect 7-day Injured List ... Norfolk Tides [BAL-AAA]
High Level
MLB
Years
2016-2026 (2021-2025)
Proper Name
Jackson Alexander Kowar
Pronunciation
coh-wahr
Positions
P (179)
Height / Weight
6-5 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
October 4,1996   Age:  30.029
High School
Charlotte Christian (Charlotte,NC)
Colleges
University of Florida (Gainesville,FL)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 2,147,500
Service Time
2.139 (2025)
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
kowaj001
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Jackson Kowar [Jackson Alexander Kowar] is currently active in the minor leagues in the Baltimore Orioles organization with the Norfolk Tides (International League - AAA). Kowar is 30 years old and was born on October 4th, 1996 in Weddington, North Carolina. He played High School baseball for the Charlotte Christian High School Knights in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played 3 years of NCAA Division I College Baseball for the University of Florida Gators [Southeastern Conference] where he was teammates with future Major Leaguers Pete Alonso, Shaun Anderson, Dane Dunning, Alex Faedo, Dalton Guthrie, Jonathan India, Mark Kolozsvary, A.J. Puk, Brady Singer and Kirby Snead. Participated in the D1 NCAA Tournament in 2016 [College World Series], 2017 [College World Series Champions] and 2018 [College World Series]. Kowar was selected in the 1st round (33rd overall) of the 2018 MLB Amateur Draft by the Kansas City Royals, receiving ...
a $2,147,500 signing bonus. Baseball America ranked him as the #78 Major League Baseball prospect in their 2020 pre-season Prospect rankings and he was also ranked as the Kansas City Royals #3 Prospect by Baseball America in 2020. Made his Major League Debut on June 7th, 2021 at the age of 24. Debuted as a starting pitcher for Kansas City Royals against the Los Angeles Angels, throwing 0.2 innings, allowing 4 runs, 2 walks and striking out 0 batters. The first batter he faced was Justin Upton, who grounded out to first base. His most frequent teammate throughout his career, based on statistics listed below was Brady Singer [7 seasons]. Kowar has played 5 seasons with the Kansas City Royals organization, 1 season with the Baltimore Orioles and 1 season with the Seattle Mariners. Led the Southeastern Conference with 12 Wins, 59 Runs Allowed and 49 Earned Runs Allowed in 2017. Led the International League (AAA) with a 12.83 Strikeouts per 9 Innings in 2021. He was also drafted in the 40th round of the 2015 Draft by the Detroit Tigers but did not sign.

Awards: Named First Team High School All-American by Baseball America in 2015. Named AAA East All-Star Team in 2021. Named AAA East Most Valuable Pitcher in 2021.

Career Transactions: Traded from Royals to Braves for Kyle Wright on November 17th, 2023. Traded from Braves with Cole Phillips to Mariners for Marco Gonzales, Jarred Kelenic and Evan White on December 3rd, 2023. Claimed off waivers from Seattle Mariners by Minnesota Twins on February 3rd, 2026. Traded from Twins to Orioles on February 14th, 2026.

Career Notes: Men's College World Series Champion with Florida in 2017.

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2019Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals4View Rankings
2019Baseball ProspectusTeamKansas City Royals5View Rankings
2019MLB PipelineTeamKansas City Royals7View Rankings
2020Baseball AmericaMLBKansas City Royals78View Rankings
2020Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals3View Rankings
2020Baseball ProspectusTeamKansas City Royals5View Rankings
2020FanGraphsTeamKansas City Royals6View Rankings
2020MLB PipelineTeamKansas City Royals4View Rankings
2021Baseball AmericaMLBKansas City Royals95View Rankings
2021Baseball ProspectusMLBKansas City Royals95View Rankings
2021Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals4View Rankings
2021MLB PipelineTeamKansas City Royals4View Rankings
2022Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals5View Rankings
2023Baseball AmericaTeamKansas City Royals17View Rankings
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2016FloridaSECNCAA-1Fr1319105303.371260060034.2341513510445071.278.831.302.6011.423.894.40
2017FloridaSECNCAA-1So3720881214.08191800101108.0116594974484103131.489.670.583.677.004.921.91
2018FloridaSECNCAA-1Jr37211021053.04181800000112.1101473810431159391.288.090.803.459.213.772.67
2018Lexington LegendsSALAKCA-21104*013.42990000026.1191010212224001.186.490.684.107.523.421.83
2019Wilmington Blue RocksCaroA+KCA-2299533.5313130000074.06833294226650101.228.270.492.688.034.013.00
2019Northwest Arkansas NaturalsTexAAKCA-22104273.5113130000074.1733229821785021.268.840.972.549.443.873.71
2021Omaha Storm ChasersIL2AAAKCA3724120943.4617160011080.266313173411514041.247.360.783.7912.833.463.38
2021Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA372474*0611.27980011030.1433838720298022.0812.762.085.938.6011.271.45
2022Omaha Storm ChasersIL2AAAKCA3725904106.1620200000083.195675714438810181.6610.261.514.649.507.242.05
2022Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA3725009.77700073015.2271717411170002.4315.512.306.329.779.771.55
2023Omaha Storm ChasersIL2AAAKCA372693255.9630100294245.1513530432496161.8310.130.796.359.736.951.53
2023Kansas City RoyalsALMLBKCA372683*206.4323000238028.0342420420295011.9310.931.296.439.327.711.45
2025ACL MarinersACLRkSEA3728004.5022000002.02210010001.009.000.000.004.509.000.00
2025Tacoma RainiersPCL2AAASEA13,1928102.5716000162214.0974010154021.365.790.006.439.644.501.50
2025Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA3728204.2415000159017.0148847152011.247.412.123.717.944.242.14
2026Norfolk TidesIL2AAABAL3629013.6050005305.04321150001.007.201.801.809.005.405.00
Tot:MLB (4 yrs) MLB    468.21548004621091.0118878319589015041.9311.671.885.748.908.601.55
Tot:AL (4 yrs) AL    468.21548004621091.0118878319589015041.9311.671.885.748.908.601.55
Tot:Minors (7 yrs) Minors    23314.29125740051104405.038722019340175439482321.398.600.893.899.764.892.51
Tot:Rk (1 yrs) Rk    004.5022000002.02210010001.009.000.000.004.509.00
Tot:A (1 yrs) A    013.42990000026.1191010212224001.186.490.684.107.523.421.83
Tot:A+ (1 yrs) A+    533.5313130000074.06833294226650101.228.270.492.688.034.013.00
Tot:AA (1 yrs) AA    273.5113130000074.1733229821785021.268.840.972.549.443.873.71
Tot:AAA (5 yrs) AAA    16204.8988370051104228.122514312426120272342201.518.871.024.7310.725.642.27
Tot:College (3 yrs) College    2563.53494200701255.02511211002297243246291.368.860.783.428.584.272.51
Avg:MLB - 162 Inning avg MLB    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:Minors - 162 Inning avg Minors    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:College - 162 Inning avg College    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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2020Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring23005.4040004003.14321330012.1010.802.708.108.108.101.00
2021Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring242210.80630030011.219141437103002.2314.662.315.407.7110.801.43
2022Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring25005.1441003007.08440361001.5710.290.003.867.715.142.00
2023Kansas City RoyalsMLB Spring TrainingSpring26116.7541003008.0106633120011.6311.253.383.3813.506.754.00
2024Seattle MarinersMLB Spring TrainingSpring27000.0020002002.00000030000.000.000.000.0013.500.000.00
Tot:Spring (5 Yrs) Spring 337.3120500015032.0412726716344021.7811.531.974.509.567.592.13

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