Carter Loewen
| Carter Loewen | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 28, 1998 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Carter Loewen (born September 28, 1998) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher.
Career
Loewen attended Yale Secondary School in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Loewen was drafted in the 40th round of the 2016 MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays but decided instead to play college baseball at the University of Hawaii.[1]
Loewen signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Padres on June 15, 2020.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] Loewen underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2021, which resulted in him missing most of the 2022 season. Loewen made two appearances for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2025.[4]
Loewen was named to the Canada national baseball team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic but did not pitch because he was unable to obtain insurance.[5] He retired suddenly on March 16, 2026, and was replaced on the roster by Brock Dykxhoorn.[6]
References
- ↑ Lypka, Ben (February 6, 2026). "Abbotsford's Carter Loewen representing Canada at World Baseball Classic". Abby News. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ↑ Tsai, Stephen (2020-06-14). "University of Hawaii pitcher Carter Loewen signs with Padres". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Georges, Chris (March 10, 2025). "Chatting with Canadian pitcher Carter Loewen as he enters a pivotal season in the Padres organization". Blue Jays Nation. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada replaces Loewen with Dykxhoorn on WBC roster". Sportsnet. February 22, 2026. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
- ↑ Camras, Noah (2026-03-17). "Padres Pitcher Suddenly Retires From MLB at 27 Years Old". San Diego Padres On SI. Retrieved 2026-04-09.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)