Left-handed pitcher Henry Owens, selected by the Boston Red Sox as the 36th overall pick in the first round of 2011 amateur draft, resembles a stock bought at high cost. Unfortunately, while the “stock” escalated in value, peaking just prior to the 2015 season, it has become a “toxic” asset.
While it may seem hard to believe, Owens was touted as Boston’s number one prospect, and the 20th in all of baseball, just prior to the start of the 2015 season, according to MLB Pipeline.
The two primary reasons for Owens’ demise are his decline in fastball velocity and his abysmal control.