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RHP Carter Loewen 40th Round (1212th Overall)- Toronto Blue Jays

With the 21st pick of the 40th round (1212th overall) the Toronto Blue Jays select Carter Loewen

RHP Carter Loewen                                         

Hometown: Abbotsford BC

B-T: R-R. 

Ht: 6’4”, Wt: 205 lbs 

Team: Abbotsford Cardinals C-Hawaii  

Coaches: Derek Florko.

Scout: Jamie Lehman

2016 season: Has pitched five innings this spring with the Cardinals, allowing three hits and one walk, while fanning eight ... ... Hitting .404 with six doubles, two triples, a homer and nine RBIs in 17 games.

2016 season:Was impressive over a quick two inning outing at Sunshine West, getting a pair of strikeouts and flashing high-end projection and ability ... Worked 82-85 with his fastball, coming downhill with it hard and spotting it to both sides. Showed advanced feel for a two-plane slider at 68-71 as well. Highly projectable arm. Contributed offensively with a pair of hard singles, showing quality bat to ball skills and a smooth stroke.
 

Honors _ 2016: All American and All Region Canada/Puerto Rico Honourable Mention. 

Ben Lypka -- Abbotsford’s Loewen drafted by Toronto Blue Jays