number44custom1R/Rweight167position2B/OFhighschoolRiverside H.S.first_nameWillyearSophomorehometownGreer, S.C.height5-11last_nameOwensFurman: Expected to compete for the starting job at second base vacated by the graduation of Marcus Rose but could also see action in left field...has displayed improvement in all areas. 2009 -- Registered playing time in 25 games and nine starts, primarily at second base but also at shortstop and designated hitter...was Furman's opening day starter at second base in the absence of injured Marcus Rose...scored a pair of runs in a 14-7 win over Ball State...delivered a pinch-hit, RBI double in a 9-8 win over Gardner-Webb...cracked a solo home run against Presbyterian to give Furman an 8-5 victory to complete a doubleheader sweep...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll... played summer ball in the Valley League with the Staunton Braves along with Furman teammates Kevin Gottlieb and Stephen Gary.High School: 2008 graduate of baseball power Riverside (3A) High School...coach was Chris Bates...played shortstop...hit .397 for his career...three-time all-region and two-time all-state pick...served as team captain his senior season, helping Riverside to the Upper State finals...member of Riverside's 2006 state title squad (30-2)...played in 2007 and '08 Big League World Series, keying his squad to 2008 crown.Personal: Full name is Willam Harrison Owens...son of Kent and Carole Ann Owens...born August 10, 1989, in Greenville, South Carolina...has two sisters, Anna and Carly...carries a 3.25 GPA.