Drafted in the 11th round (333rd overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023 (signed for $499,850).
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School: Louisiana State Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21.5 Edwards was pitching like one of the best relievers in the country for the first half of the season, but went down with an injury after an April 7 outing against South Carolina—his worst of the season. In his first 10 appearances and 23.1 innings, the multi-inning righty posted a 1.93 ERA with a .184 opponent batting average, 29% strikeout rate and 5.4% walk rate. Edwards doesn’t have the smoothest arm action, but he throws a mid-90s fastball that has touched 97, spins a solid mid-80s slider with sweeping action and also has some feel for a tumbling, mid-80s changeup. He was trending toward the top 10 rounds but his injury status could complicate his draft stock.
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School: Louisiana State Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21.5 Edwards was pitching like one of the best relievers in the country for the first half of the season, but went down with an injury after an April 7 outing against South Carolina—his worst of the season. In his first 10 appearances and 23.1 innings, the multi-inning righty posted a 1.93 ERA with a .184 opponent batting average, 29% strikeout rate and 5.4% walk rate. Edwards doesn’t have the smoothest arm action, but he throws a mid-90s fastball that has touched 97, spins a solid mid-80s slider with sweeping action and also has some feel for a tumbling, mid-80s changeup. He was trending toward the top 10 rounds but his injury status could complicate his draft stock.
Career Transactions
RHP Garrett Edwards assigned to Charleston RiverDogs from FCL Rays.
FCL Rays activated RHP Garrett Edwards from the 60-day injured list.
Tampa Bay Rays signed RHP Garrett Edwards.
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