Owens Career: In 2005-06, he collected 40 hits and 26 runs and had 18 RBIs.  Best also pitched in four games and posted a 1-0 record and a 3.52 earned run average.

High School: 2005 Sylvania Southview High School graduate, Sylvania, Ohio, where he earned First Team All-Northern Lakes League and First Team and Second Team All-District honors.