BYU’s walk-machine spark plug and on-base threat
In the 2026 season, Lily Owens has been one of BYU softball’s brightest spots, leading the Big 12 with 12 walks while reaching base at a 58% clip, and she’s also paced the Cougars in runs scored. A transfer from Lehigh, Owens brings patient, disciplined at-bats and the kind of offensive pressure that forces pitchers into mistakes—exactly the sort of table-setter a team can build around. She’s less about empty swing-and-miss flash and more about winning the grind, which makes her a strong fit for teams that value contact quality, on-base skill, and competitive edge.
