Primarily a shortstop, Owens will add a dynamic set of skills to the Rafters middle infield in 2017. As a freshman, Owens appeared in 55 games and posted a .350 batting average for the season. He also smacked two home runs, drove in 25, while scoring 51 runs and stealing seven bases. Owens also showed strong plate discipline, striking out just 21 times in 234 plate appearances while earning 27 walks. He also reached base 17 times via hit by pitch, ranking 19th in the country for most times a player was beaned a year ago.  The Charlotte, North Carolina native graduated from Charlotte Christian High School in 2014. He was the 25 overall prospect in the state, while holding the number five ranking among all shortstops.