Jon Edwards | |
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![]() Edwards with the
Cleveland Indians in 2019 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | January 8, 1988|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 15, 2014, for the Texas Rangers | |
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: June 6, 2019, for the Cleveland Indians | |
NPB: August 13, 2021, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 2–0 |
Earned run average | 3.67 |
Strikeouts | 46 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0-1 |
Earned run average | 2.43 |
Strikeouts | 24 |
Teams | |
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Jonathan Benjamin Edwards (born January 8, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Indians. He also played on Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Edwards attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Edwards in the 14th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft as an outfielder. He played in the Cardinals organization until 2010, without appearing in an MLB game. [1]
He spent the 2011 season playing independent league baseball for the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League and Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.[ citation needed] He would be the first player from the Pecos League to ever play in the MLB.
Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in 2012 and converted to a pitcher. [2] Edwards was called up to the majors for the first time on August 15, 2014. [3]
In August 2015, Edwards was traded from the Rangers to the San Diego Padres for Will Venable. [4] On December 20, 2016, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Padres. [5] He was released on March 28, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians promoted Edwards to the major leagues on September 1. [6] On September 1, 2019, Edwards was designated for assignment. After clearing waivers, Edwards was outrighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on September 3, 2019. Edwards elected free agency on November 4, 2019. [7]
On December 21, 2019, Edwards signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [8]
Jon Edwards | |
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![]() Edwards with the
Cleveland Indians in 2019 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | January 8, 1988|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: August 15, 2014, for the Texas Rangers | |
NPB: June 19, 2020, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: June 6, 2019, for the Cleveland Indians | |
NPB: August 13, 2021, for the Hanshin Tigers | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 2–0 |
Earned run average | 3.67 |
Strikeouts | 46 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0-1 |
Earned run average | 2.43 |
Strikeouts | 24 |
Teams | |
|
Jonathan Benjamin Edwards (born January 8, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Indians. He also played on Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers.
Edwards attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas.
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Edwards in the 14th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft as an outfielder. He played in the Cardinals organization until 2010, without appearing in an MLB game. [1]
He spent the 2011 season playing independent league baseball for the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League and Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League.[ citation needed] He would be the first player from the Pecos League to ever play in the MLB.
Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in 2012 and converted to a pitcher. [2] Edwards was called up to the majors for the first time on August 15, 2014. [3]
In August 2015, Edwards was traded from the Rangers to the San Diego Padres for Will Venable. [4] On December 20, 2016, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Padres. [5] He was released on March 28, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians. The Indians promoted Edwards to the major leagues on September 1. [6] On September 1, 2019, Edwards was designated for assignment. After clearing waivers, Edwards was outrighted to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on September 3, 2019. Edwards elected free agency on November 4, 2019. [7]
On December 21, 2019, Edwards signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). [8]