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Owen (Gus) Keener '24 Recruiting Profile
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2022 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I love physical activity and any and all sports. Since elementary school, I've been competing in baseball and basketball and dabbled a bit in football. As a sophomore, I was a starting shooting guard on our JV basketball team, 2A Conference Champs and a starting middle infielder on the Varsity baseball team. I was the only freshman on the Varsity baseball roster in 2021. Most recently, I started as a small forward and guard on the Varsity basketball team, and third baseman on the varsity baseball team in 2023-2024
My goals are to play college baseball, and obtain a four-year degree in engineering, business, finance or accounting. I am also considering a career in the US military. My family's support has given me advantages others might not have had and I don't take that for granted. I work hard on my job, in athletics and academics, and try to lead by example.
As an athlete, I'm explosive, quick, and smart. As a teammate, I'm engaged and supportive. My fellow players would describe me as relaxed or laid back, but I'm seriously competitive.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
- 2023 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #7
Team Awards
- Player of the Game 3/1/2022
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #17
- 2021 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #23
- 2021 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #44
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2023 USA Prime Coastal Red 17U (17U)
- USA PRIME COASTAL PBR SCOUT DAY 7/2/23 UNCC/DAVIDSON 6/2-6/4 NCST/CAMPBELL 6/16-6/18 APPALACHIAN STATE 6/30-7/2 PERFECT GAME WWBA ATLANTA 7/16-7/23 DUKE/NCST 7/28-7/30
- 2022 USA Prime (16U)
- USA Prime Mid-Atlantic / Carolina Rockies Clemmons, NC
- 2021 WCW Warriors (17U Showcase )
- 2021 WCW Warriors (2024/2025)
- 2020 WCW Warriors (Travel 15U)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Eli Boles
- Travel / Club Coach
- Dylan Wilkinson
- High School Head Coach
- Mike McCann
- High School Assistant Coach
- Don Welborn
- Travel / Club Coach
- Les Mayhew
Events
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Baseball
- 7/28/23 to 7/30/23
- Camp/Event
- Perfect Game WWBA
- 7/16/23 to 7/23/23
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Baseball
- 6/30/23 to 7/02/23
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Baseball Tourney
- 6/16/23 to 6/18/23
- Camp/Event
- Baseball Tourney
- 6/02/23 to 6/04/23
- Camp/Event
- UNC Asheville Prospect Camp
- 11/05/22 to 11/05/22
- Camp/Event
- Traditions Baseball
- 7/23/22 to 7/24/22
- USA Prime Coastal 16U
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic
- 7/15/22 to 7/17/22
- USA Prime Carolina Rockies 16U
- Camp/Event
- Top 50 Baseball Event
- 7/11/22 to 7/11/22
- College showcase at Wingate College all day.
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Gate City Summer Championship
- 7/01/22 to 7/03/22
- USA Coastal Prime 16U
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Early Summer Championship
- 6/17/22 to 6/19/22
- USA Prime Carolina Rockies 16U
- Camp/Event
- Dynamic Team Showcase
- 6/10/22 to 6/12/22
- USA Prime Carolina Rockies 16U
- Camp/Event
- PBR /Tradition Baseball 14/15U
- 10/09/21 to 10/10/21
- Camp/Event
- Asheville Main Event (USSSA )
- 9/25/21 to 9/26/21
- Camp/Event
- Tradition Tournament - Forest City Owls
- 9/11/21 to 9/12/21
- 15U/16U
- Camp/Event
- Appalachian State Summer Prospect Camp
- 8/07/21 to 8/07/21
Training
- NWNC Batting Facility
- 2 years
- Christian Triplett
- 3 years
- Hitting and defensive coach North Wilkesboro NWNC Batting
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 8 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Also plays on a travel basketball team Wilkes Hoop Group
- Basketball
- 8 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Basketball
- 9 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Sophomore starter on JV
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- SF, SG
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .221 | .234 |
| GP/GS | 21 | 20 |
| R | 7 | 8 |
| H | 12 | 11 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 |
| 3B | 1 | |
| RBI | 5 | 5 |
| OB% | .281 | .345 |
| ERA | 9.98 | |
| Appearances | 10 | |
| Games Started | 2 | |
| AB | 47 | |
| SLG% | .255 | |
| BB | 7 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNCHSAA Scholar Athlete 2022-2023
- ActivitiesLifeguarding Youth Basketball Ref Hiking Snowboarding Playing Video Games