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C Luke Van Rycheghem 23rd Round (689 Overall)- Arizona Diamondbacks--Signed $100,000

With the 23rd pick of the 23rd round (689 overall) the Arizona Diamond Backs selected high school catcher Luke Van Rycheghem.

Bats/Throws: Left/Right

Hometown: Kent Bridge, Ontario

Teams: Ontario Blue Jays, Canadian Junior National Team, Windsor Selects, Chatham Diamonds

College Commitment: Stetson University

Coaches: Mike Steed, Dan Bleiwas, Shawn Travers, Greg Hamilton. 

Scout: Doug Mathieson

Signed For: $100,000

2016 season:

Dominican summer trip: Tripled, singled, drove in a run against the Mariners ... Knocked in a run against the Astros ... PBR Ontario ProCase: 1.90 pop time ... 

Extended spring trip: Two-run single vs. the Jays at Dunedin ... Singled vs. Nationals ... Singled against Braves ... On the trip was 4-for-20 (.250), double, two RBIs  ...

 Florida spring trip: Doubled against the Rays.

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