Colorado Preseason All-State Spotlight: 2020 C Owen Best of Regis Jesuit HS
February 16, 2019
The 5th annual Colorado Preseason All-State to be held at Grandview High School on 2-24-19 has quickly become the premier Preseason event in the state of Colorado. This event is held for the top 2019's-2020s throughout the state to kick off the Prep Baseball Report's spring high school baseball coverage. We will begin to spotlight each and every player in attendance. Today, we take a look at No. 9 ranked PBR CO 2020 uncommitted C Owen Best of Regis Jesuit HS. To see a look at the full current roster HERE.
Owen Best
Class of 2020 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 24 / POS: 5
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2020
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Regis JesuitState: CO
- Summer Team: Regis Jesuit
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Height: 6-0Weight: 205lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.75
60-yard
(12/23/18)
1.90 - 2.12
Pop Time
(03/10/19)
78
INF Velo
77
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
4.31
H-1st
Videos
(8/5/18)
Player News
- Colorado 2020 Uncommitted Spotlight: Catcher Owen Best of Regis Jesuit - Sep 16, 2019
- Colorado Junior Sunbelt Team Roster - Jun 7, 2019
- PBR Colorado Game of the Day: Regis Defeats Mullen 13-1 - Apr 16, 2019
- Junior Sunbelt Tryout/Procase Stats Posted - Apr 9, 2019
- Colorado Preseason All-State Catching Analysis - Apr 2, 2019
- Preseason All-State Invitational Stats Posted - Mar 11, 2019
- Colorado Preseason All-State Spotlight: 2020 C Owen Best of Regis Jesuit HS - Feb 16, 2019
- Colorado Sunday Spotlight: Uncommitted 2020 Catcher Owen Best of Regis Jesuit - Dec 30, 2018
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Catcher Analysis - Aug 27, 2018
- Colorado Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2020 C/1B Owen Best of Regis Jesuit - Jul 19, 2018
- PBR Colorado Scout League 7-17-18 Stats Posted - Jul 18, 2018
- Updated 2020 Rankings - Apr 27, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Catching Analysis - Feb 6, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Top Tools - Feb 1, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Stats Posted - Jan 29, 2018
- Underclass Invitational Preview: 2020's - Jan 24, 2018
- Colorado Most Viewed Profiles of 2017: No. 15 Owen Best - Dec 19, 2017
- Updated 2020 Rankings - Oct 25, 2017
- Updated 2020 Rankings - Sep 21, 2017
- Colorado Top Prospect Games: Catchers Analysis - Aug 28, 2017
- Top Prospect Games Stats Posted - Aug 7, 2017
- Colorado Top Prospect Games: Day One Notes - Aug 6, 2017
- Top Prospect Games: Class of 2020 Player Preview - Aug 2, 2017
- Top Prospect Games Player Spotlight: 2020 C Owen Best - Jul 11, 2017
- On the Hunt: Summer 2017 Primer - May 18, 2017
- 5A District Roundup - May 15, 2017
- Underclass Invitational: Catchers Analysis - Feb 10, 2017
- Colorado Insider: Underclass Invitational Revelations Part 2 - Feb 3, 2017
- Underclass Invitational Top Tools - Jan 31, 2017
- Top 2020 Exit Velocities - Nov 15, 2016
- Top 2020 Catcher Pop-Times - Nov 10, 2016
- Colorado Fall Prospect Games: Catchers Analysis - Oct 25, 2016
- CO Preseason All-State Pitcher Analysis 4/17/19
- CO Preseason All-State Middle Infield Analysis 4/16/19
- CO Preseason All-State Corner Infield Analysis 4/11/19
- CO Preseason All-State Outfield Analysis 4/05/19
- CO Colorado Preseason All-State Catching Analysis 4/02/19
- PBRPlus Colorado Preseason All-State: Risers, and Newcomers 3/13/19
- PBRPlus Colorado Preseason All-State: Pitching Revelations 2/28/19
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Scouting Report
8-4-18
5-foot-11, 205-pound left hand hitting C/1B. Strong left handed swinger at the plate. Uses a high leg kick to load on his backside. Weight and hands explode through the zone. Swing path is uphill with several balls hit hard during the live round. Exit velocity was 91 mph. Behind the plate he is fundamentally sound. Soft hands and quick actions while blocking. Arm is from a high ¾ slot with accuracy. Pop-times were 2.00 – 2.05 during game action. In the field he shows good instincts around the bag. Quick release and accuracy on the double play ball. Arm played at 78 mph across the diamond.
5-29-18
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 8 in PBR Colorado's 2020 class. Bats left throws right. Stayed on the ball longer through the zone this game, showing opposite field gap power. Traditionally has had pull side power when we have seen him. Looks like he's working on driving the ball ther ball other way more. Also showed solid pull power in this game as well. Advanced bat speed. Speed has increased, and is faster running down to first as well.
1-28-18
5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Bats left and throws right. Plus power from left side. Wants to pull the ball, but shows ability to go the other way. Bat stays in the hitting zone through extension. Bottom hand finish at times. Live-round was impressive, and ball really jumps off bat. Exit velocity was 90 mph off the tee. Receives well behind the plate. Pop-tmes were 1.9 to 2.05. Arm strength was 74 mph behind the dish. A power hitting left-handed catcher which is a prospect to follow.
8-5-17
5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Bats left, throws right. Plus left-handed hitting power for a catcher. Open stance with big load. Great position to hitting lane. Explodes on contact Strong lower half and ball jumps off the bat. Produced a 84 mph exit velocity off tee but shows more power live. Behind the plate was strong. 1.98 pop time off coach and threw 74 mph. Threw out 2 runners in one inning at 2B and 3B. To see video click here
1-29-17
5-foot-10, 185 pounds. Bats left throws right. The PBR Colorado staff came away really impressed with Best's offensive potential. Showed off quick, powerful hands from the left side. Frame is still developing, but he is already a strong big swing that doesn’t get cheated. Open stance with a big dive, but hands are quick enough to make up for the dive. 82 mph exit velocity but bat speed played faster in live round. Behind the plate, everything looked the part and he was consistently 2.15 with every throw on the bag. Footwork and transfer were smooth, and he will be under a 2.0 in the next couple of years. He also received very well with a wide base and soft hands.