Adam

Cowart

Cowart, a Kansas State product, has a 0.80 ERA and has allowed 46 hits, walked six and struck out 50 in 78 2/3 innings. Since he is a sidearmer without much velocity, it’s doubtful that he’ll make it to the majors as a starting pitcher. Next season will help determine his chances of developing into a useful reliever.

Cowart lost his final decision of 2006, the only blemish on his 13-1 record as a pro. He has a 1.06 ERA in three starts this year. The sidearming 23-year-old isn’t viewed as a prospect as a starter because of his lack of velocity. However, the possibility exists that he’ll have a career as a reliever. He should be in high-A ball or maybe even Double-A right now.

It’s ridiculous that the 23-year-old Cowart is still in low-A ball when he’s been so dominant since being drafted out of Kansas State last year, but the Giants seem to be dedicated to putting together a powerhouse Sally League team. Augusta is now 18-3, but that’s with a total of two players on the roster born in 1986 or later. The Greenville team Augusta beat yesterday has 10 players born after the start of 1986. The first-place team in the SAL Northern division, West Virginia, has 11.