Owen
Lense

Verbally committed to Quincy University.

RHP Owen Lense (Lincoln-Way East, 2026) came off a sharp high school season and has continued to impress in front of our staff. Strong 6-foot, 180-pound frame. The right-hander operates from a simple, controlled delivery with a high leg lift while utilizing the mound for plane. Has a short, quick arm action from a ¾ arm slot. His fastball sat 84-87 mph while topping out at 88.2 mph with ASR. He mixed in a curveball that sat 70-74 mph with a late bite. Also, showed a changeup that sat 75-76 mph.

Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportional build with some present strength.
Delivery: Athletic, rocker step into high leg lift, works downhill with intent.
Arm Action: RH. Quick 3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Easy life out of the hand, feel for the zone. T2061, 1846 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. T2108, 1988 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Flashed with some downer fade. T1464, 1435 average rpm.

Uncommitted. Athletic build with some present strength, round shoulders, 6-foot, 180-pounds. Came out of the ‘pen and threw it well for the Griffins, striking out seven over three innings of work. The right-hander has a simple delivery with a shorter leg-lift, works in-line down the mound with a tall tall operation, creates some angle through the zone with a higher release and high ¾ slot, quick arm. The fastball sat around 84-85 mph with life and natural running action. His go-to secondary was his curveball in the low-70s, showing downer 11/5 shape with sharp action and feel for the zone. Follow, uncommitted name to know.

RHP Owen Lense (Lincoln-Way East, 2026) had an impressive first showing in front of our staff earlier this week. Listed at 5-foot-11, 175-pounds, Lense works with an easy tempo to a tall balance point, working square to his target with efficient movement patterns down the mound into an athletic finish. His arm plays with a long draw in the back, staying loose throughout its path into a high ¾ release, quick arm with projection. His fastball played around 82-83 mph, topping out at 84 mph with some carry traits through the zone. He showed feel to locate his curveball, playing with above-average depth and 11/5 shape at 70-71 mph. His final offering was a changeup at 76-77 mph, playing with slight running action to his arm-side with the ability to locate.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional build with present strength throughout.
Delivery: Easy tempo to tall balance point; square to target, efficient mover down the mound, fluid and athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw, loose, high 3/4; quick arm.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, flashes sink. T2172, 2049 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Feel to locate with above-average depth, shape; 11/5 action. T1594, 1518 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Feel to locate, arm-side sink/run. T1435, 1377 average rpm.