2013 BA SAL Top 20 Prospects

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3. C.J. Edwards, rhp, Hickory (Rangers)

 

Age: 21. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 155. Drafted: HS—Prosperity, S.C., 2011 (48).

 

 

C.J. Edwards (Photo by Tom Priddy)

Traded to the Cubs in the July Matt Garza deal, Edwards was a model of consistency when he was pitching in the Rangers system at Hickory. He held opponents to two runs or fewer in 14 of 18 starts. He didn’t allow any home runs.

 

Edwards touched 97 mph with his fastball, but he was most effective when he was 92-94 while taking advantage of the pitch’s excellent life. His plus curveball is a 12-to-6 hammer that can completely lock up a hitter’s brain. His changeup is clearly his third pitch, but it’s effective already because of the dominance of his other two pitches.

 

Almost all of the concerns about Edwards revolve around his frame. He’s skinny, and several scouts said they don’t believe he’ll add much weight as he matures, which leads to worries about his durability.

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http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2013-south-atlantic-league-top-20-prospects-with-scouting-reports/

 

Eddie Butler and Tyler Glasnow were the two prospects ranked ahead of Edwards. Nice company.