Jalen Owens brings size, arm talent, and a football-tough edge to UTSA’s pitching staff
A 6-foot, 175-pound freshman right-hander from Elgin HS, Jalen Owens arrives at UTSA with a strong competitive résumé: he was a First Team All-District pitcher in 2024 and helped push Elgin into the second round of the playoffs, while also being a three-sport athlete, which usually signals real athletic versatility and composure on the mound.[1][3] He also has a notable baseball lineage as the brother of veteran pitcher Braylon Owens, and that family background suggests he’s coming in with good feel for the game and a built-in understanding of what high-level pitching requires.[1][3]
