Ben Cowles
American baseball player (born 2000)
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Benjamin Joseph Cowles (born February 15, 2000) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Chicago Cubs organization.
| Ben Cowles | |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: February 15, 2000 Rochester, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Career
New York Yankees
Cowles graduated from Newark High School in Newark, New York. He attended the University of Maryland, College Park and played college baseball for the Maryland Terrapins.[1]
The New York Yankees selected Cowles in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB draft.[2] He began the 2022 season with the Tampa Tarpons and received a midseason promotion to the Hudson Valley Renegades.[3] Returning to Hudson Valley in 2023, Cowles set a franchise record for consecutive games reaching base safely.[4] The Yankees assigned Cowles to the Somerset Patriots for the 2024 season.[5][6]
Chicago Cubs
On July 30, 2024, the Yankees traded Cowles and Jack Neely to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Mark Leiter Jr.[7] In 4 games for the Double–A Tennessee Smokies, he went 1–for–13 (.077) with 2 walks. However, Cowles was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to lingering effects after being hit by a pitch in his final game for Somerset.[8] Following the season, the Cubs added Cowles to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[9]
Cowles was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the 2025 season,[10] where he batted .238/.304/.382 with nine home runs, 44 RBI, and 16 stolen bases across 114 appearances. On September 1, 2025, Cowles was designated for assignment by the Cubs.[11]
Chicago White Sox
On September 3, 2025, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[12] He played in 15 games for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, batting .220/.277/.288 with five RBI and two stolen bases. On January 8, 2026, Cowles was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Drew Romo.[13]
Chicago Cubs (second stint)
On January 15, 2026, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[14] He was designated for assignment following the signing of Shelby Miller on February 15.[15] On February 18, Cowles was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[16] On March 1, Cowles was claimed back off of waivers by the Cubs.[17] He was optioned to the Triple-A Iowa Cubs to begin the regular season.[18] In 20 appearances for Iowa, Cowles batted .232/.333/.377 with two home runs, nine RBI, and four stolen bases. On April 28, Cowles was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Doug Nikhazy.[19] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa on May 3.[20]