Matthew
Owens

2/22/15: 5-foot-7, 165 pound catcher shows an open stance when receiving.  Sticks the ball very well.  Athletic actions behind the dish.  Accurate arm with a quick release at 71 mph.  Recorded pop times of 2.08-2.20.  Offensively, starts open and loads back.  Short stride with average use of his lower half.  Good balance throughout.  Average bat speed with a level path to the ball.  High contact hitter.  Recorded a high exit velo of 76 mph.  

6/25/14: 5 foot – 7 inches/ 160 pounds, 4.65-H-1^st, 2.05-2.20 pop times. Scrappy, athletic catcher. Very confident player. Short arm action, throws consistently on target to 2b, Moves well behind the plate with quick feet and good ball exchange. Hits from a balanced stance with a short stride, average bat speed on a level plan, slap type hitter.

9/15/13: 5-foot-7, 145 pound sophomore runs a 7.00 60.  Pop times were 2.14-2.22 and was 72 from the crouch, with a quick arm.  Above average footwork for his age.  At the plate uses a big load stays on back side. Drops hands, uphill swing plane.