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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 2002
Page
7
Lefty Adam Loewen and fellow Canadian Jeff Francis are projected for top rounds in the MLB draft with Loewen eyed as a potential No. 1 pick. Francis could land between fifth and fifteenth, marking a Canadian top‑15 duo for the first time.
Left handed pitcher Jeff Francis of the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds is expected to be chosen in the first round of the MLB draft. Born January 8 1981 in North Delta BC he is a physics honours student at UBC at 6 5 and 200 pounds. His scouting profile notes a tall lean frame a quick whip like arm a late tailing fastball and a hard curve with a nasty late bite. He also throws a straight change and is praised for first pitch strikes and solid makeup with influence from his father and brother.
Adam Loewen, a six foot six inch left handed pitcher from Surrey British Columbia and Fraser Valley Christian High School, is projected for the first round of today's MLB draft. The WHALSey Chiefs standout has a smooth three quarter delivery a powerful frame and a deep curve with potential to join Baseball America covers alongside fellow BC product Francis. He credits pitching coach Ken Myette as a major influence and has drawn multiple major league scouts to his games this season.
The Toronto Blue Jays dismissed Buck Martinez after 2000 executive changes by J.P. Ricciardi who cited lack of leadership and a gap in baseball philosophy. Third base coach Carlos Tosca to fill in for the season as Ricciardi reshapes a payroll-cut rebuilding effort.
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