Pierce
Edwards

6-foot, 175-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (66.43 mph bat speed average). (21.07 mph hand speed average). Setup includes a balanced stance and a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average and exhibits a flat swing plane. He found multiple barrels in his round. Line drive approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 87 mph; shows fluid footwork. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph; has consistent hands, a quick exchange, and quick feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop times of 1.95-2.16. Showcases some flexibility. Showed an-over-the-top slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with above average arm speed. Uses decent effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-85 mph and topped out at 86 mph; has sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2001; Avg 1900). He has fading action on his changeup (74-75). His 10/4 slider shows tight action. (Max spin 2159; Avg 2159).

5-foot-10, 160-pound solid frame. In the box, Edwards recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. Begins in an open stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick to start his swing. Has above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Up the middle approach. Fluid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; has a quick exchange and fluid footwork. Had a loose arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.56 at the event. On the mound, had a very quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. feel type pitcher. Has athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph with a max of 81 mph; had running action and low in the zone control. Had tight action and consistent command on his curveball (71-73). 

Edwards is an athletic youngster that shows well as both an OF and a catcher. During the OF portion he showed nice arm strength and carry on throws as he was up to 80 mph. Showed a slightly open, toe tap approach at the plate which allowed him to be on time with the barrel. Tall in the stance and the bat path is fairly level, resulting in a line drive approach. Behind the plate, he shows very athletic actions and nice flexibility in the hips. The arm strength will continue to improve but throws were consistently on the bag. Very athletic 2023 prospect.

Behind the plate he showed very flexible hips with nice mitt presentation. His set up was very relaxed and the arm works. Showed a quick transfer and the pop time will go down as he takes the “hitch” out. Moved side to side very well and was quick to recover. In the OF, the actions were solid and he showed nice “feel” with the feet before and after the catch. The arm is solid and the ball stayed on plane out of the hand. At the plate he started with an open stance and showed gap t gap power and did a nice job keeping the barrel through the hitting zone. Produced consistent line drives with a level swing path