Aaron Christopher Loup

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 210 lb.

Born: December 19, 1987 in Raceland, LA
High School: Hahnville HS (Boutte, LA)
School: Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 9th round of the 2009 amateur draft.
Signed July 1, 2009. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 14, 2012 (Age 24)   vs. CLE 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Team: BlueJays 2012-2013
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible, 1 yr/$494k (13) (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 0.083, Arb Eligible: 2016, Free Agent: 2019 [*], Agents: Beverly Hills Sports Council [*]
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