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Houston Astros select Owen Nowak in 2026 MLB Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Houston Astros select Owen Nowak in 2026 MLB Draft
Summary

The Houston Astros selected outfielder Owen Nowak from Middle Tennessee State in the 12th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on July 12. Nowak, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound player, had a successful season in 2026, hitting.318 with nine doubles, eight home runs, and 37 RBIs across 57 games. He walked 36 times and struck out 11, showcasing strong plate discipline. His performance earned him a second-team All-Conference USA selection after playing two years at McHenry County Community College before joining the Blue Raiders.

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  • •Owen Nowak drafted with the 361st pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
  • •He batted.318 with eight home runs and 37 RBIs in 2026.
  • •Nowak committed no errors in the outfield during the season.
  • •He was a second-team All-Conference USA selection.
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  • 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros select MTSU outfielder Owen Nowak in 2026 MLB Draft
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The Houston Astros selected Middle Tennessee State outfielder Owen Nowak in the 12rh round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

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