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Stanly County native, Wake star Rhett Lowder set to make MLB debut with Reds

By Doug Coats,

11 hours ago

(CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — Stanly County native and former Wake Forest star Rhett Lowder is getting called up the Major Leagues.

The Cincinnati Reds announced Thursday the right-handed pitcher will be the starting pitcher Friday against the Brewers. Lowder, known for his long curly locks, was the seventh overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.

In the minors this season he has posted a 6-4 record with a 3.64 earned-run average with 113 strikeouts in 108 innings. He just reached Triple-A on Aug. 19.

During his tenure with the Demon Deacons, Lowder was two-time ACC Pitcher of the Year, and led the team to the College World Series in 2023.

According to MLB.com, the North Stanly grad is the No. 35 overall prospect in baseball.

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