• Full name Kyle S. Lotzkar
  • Born 10/24/1989 in Delta, BC, Canada
  • Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School South Delta Secondary
  • Drafted in the C-A round (53rd overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2007 (signed for $594,000).
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    It's an unprecedented year for talent in Canada, and Lotzkar has established himself as the consensus second-best Canadian prospect behind Phillippe Aumont. He played on a club team coached by Doug Mathieson, the father of Phillies righthander Scott. Lotzkar, 17, developed physically at the perfect time, adding 15 pounds of muscle and two inches between last summer and this spring. His fastball sits near 91 mph, touching 94. His arm action is loose and clean, though he doesn't repeat his delivery and remains unrefined as a pitcher. His command is erratic. His breaking ball has improved, while his changeup is below-average. Lotzkar turned in an impressive showing in Florida in front of a throng of scouts in April, and because he's projectable and has shown feel for two potentially plus pitches, he's a candidate to be taken in the supplemental round.

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