RHP Carter Loewen
RHP Carter Loewen
Hometown: Abbotsford BC
B-T: R-R.
Ht: 6’4”, Wt: 205 lbs
Team: Abbotsford Cardinals C-Hawaii
Previous teams:
Coaches: Derek Florko.
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.
What they are saying: Lots of projection, Topped out at 89 mph on mound, plenty more there ... Showed big gap to gap power from the right side at the plate ... Can you talk someone out of spending the winter months in Hawaii?
On other lists: Perfect Game’s 11th best HS arm in Canada ... Ranked 12th best prospect of the top 27 at Perfect Game Sunshine West Showcase in San Diego in 2015.