Former Elgin Standout Owens Drafted by Brewers

Former Elgin High School baseball player Braylon Owens was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 305th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday.

Owens is coming off a successful collegiate career at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he helped lead the Roadrunners to a 9-7 upset over Texas in the NCAA Regionals. 

He threw four innings in relief, allowing just one run and striking out seven. Owens recorded the final out to seal the victory and send the Roadrunners to the regional final.