Owen
Novak

RHP Owen Novak (Lincoln-Way Central, 2026) attacked hitters in his two innings of work. Possessing a broad-shouldered 6-foot-3, 226-pound frame with present strength in the lower half, Novak was efficient on the mound. Mechanically, the right-hander was an up-tempo mover, showing a medium leg lift into a drop-and-drive delivery, landing in-line. He showcased a full arm circle, from a loose ¾ slot. Novak showed some swing-and-miss stuff with his three-pitch mix, collecting four strikeouts without allowing a single run. His fastball sat 83-85 mph, topping 86.3 mph with a max IVB at 17.8” and a HM max at 18.1”. He also employed an 11/5 curveball at 73-76 mph with a 2,312 rpm max spin rate, and a cutter with late action at 78-81 mph.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 226.2-pounds. Trim, athletic frame with long levers present.
Delivery: Up-tempo mover, medium leg kick into drop and drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, full arm circle, loose 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Straight actions, clean out of the hand. T1989, 1778 average rpm.
CB: 73-76 mph. Downer 11/5 break. T2312, 2262 average rpm.
CUT: 78-81 mph. Late cutting action.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 207.9-pounds. Physical build, strong lower-half, broad shoulders with a durable frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, medium leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, compact arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand with straight actions. T1969, 1883 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Plays vertically, 11/5 shape strikes. T2437, 2411 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Plays with 10/4 action, has feel for the zone, feel to spin. T2397, 2376 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Plays with sink, lands for strikes. T1582, 1432 average rpm.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 207.9-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid mover, front side tuck, steep uphill tilt, forceful back leg drive.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy/loose action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Heavy arm-side run and sink. Shows carry. T2193, 2075 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Advanced spin. Tight 1/7 shape. T2530, 2365 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Plays with slight arm-side run. T1611, 1611 average rpm.

RHP Owen Novak (Lincoln-Way Central, 2026) stands at a strong, well-proportioned 6-foot-3, 185-pounds with room to add more mass, too. Novak’s fastball played in the low-80s and he paired it with a low-70s curveball, as well as a low-70s changeup, too.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, quick rock into medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery, finish out front.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Heavy sinking action at times. T2055, 1898 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Short 10/4 action with some horizontal movement. T2196, 2137 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Fade, maintains arm action. T1988, 1664 average rpm.

RHP Owen Novak (Lincoln-Way Central, 2026) was another one of the top arms at the event. . Standing at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, Novak is an athletic and projectable right-handed pitcher. He works with a short, quick arm action and above-average three-pitch mix. His fastball flashed armside run amd ride through the zone, sitting 81-83 mph, T2212 rpm. His best offspeed pitch in this look was his change-up which showed downer action with heavy fade to the armside. He rounded out his arsenal with a slider with gradual break and feel for the zone.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 184-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, works downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, has whip to it.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Armside run, has ride up and through the zone. T2212, 2145 average rpm.
SL: 68-71 mph. Gradual break, has feel for the zone. T2207, 2138 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Downer action, fades heavily arm-side, best of the off-speed. T1647, 1628 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.