Drafted in the 23rd round (700th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2010.
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Signed for $30,000 as a 23rd-round pick in 2010, Loosen broke out last year and made the Florida State League all-star team after pacing the circuit with 11 wins. Chicago has worked to smooth out Loosen's delivery, and he no longer throws across his body. His stuff has improved too, as he works his fastball from 89-95 mph and has a sharper curveball. His curve grades as a plus pitch at times, though he sometimes loses his feel for it. When that happens, he'll turn to his decent slider. Loosen's changeup has gotten better but still lacks consistency. While he's not excessively wild, his control and command could use some more fine-tuning. Headed to Double-A in 2013, Loosen has a No. 4 starter's ceiling.
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