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2024 14U Northwest All-State Games (Invite Only)
Owen Johnson is a 2028 OF/RHP with an athletic 5-10 145 lb. frame from Lake Tapps, WA who attends Auburn Riverside HS. Started off the event clocking a 7.75 60-yard dash. Primary catcher with an even, balanced set while receiving the baseball. Gains ground with lower half while working to the bag. Slightly lower transition across chest while working to throwing position. Released from a 3/4 arm slot generating solid carry to the bag. Topped at 72 mph from behind the plate with a 2.11 pop time. Also worked out defensively from the outfield showing smooth, athletic actions to and through the baseball. Fields out front and worked through exchange quickly. Displayed good arm whip at released producing accurate carry to the bag at 78 mph. Right handed hitter with a slightly open stance. Loads hands well and looked to throw barrel head out front to contact. Flashed good bat speed through the zone that produced sharp contact to all fields when squared. On the mound, showed a full, smooth windup. Released from a 3/4 arm slot creating occasional wrap at separation. Fastball created some downhill plane through the zone in the low 70's, topped at 72 mph. Breaking ball had 11/5 shape with looser spin and occasional depth in the low 60's. Looked to attack hitters and work ahead in the count with both offerings.