10/05/2022 - Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic (2025) Owen is a solid catcher with a strong upside in the 2025 class. Behind the plate, he has quick feet (7.28 runner). Has a low athletic stance and sits under the baseball well. He presents a solid pocket and his hands are soft. Uses a short arm circle for a quick release (2.14 pop) that is consistently on the bag. Reads pitches in the dirt and positions himself to block and recover. Working to quicken his catch to release should put own into the sub 2.0 range in the very near future. At the plate, he generates hard contact for line drive production to the gaps. Stays balanced and has smooth timing. Stays short in his controlled load and creates above average bat speed (85 exit velo). Aside from the skilled baseball actions, Owen has the intangibles of being coachable, strong work ethic and is a team player. These traits are the backbone of the catching position and Owen checks all these boxes.