Light, thinner frame at 5-foot-10, 175 pounds. Athletic and moves well with the glove and out of the box. Light on his feet and has some bounce when he moves. Higher end defender, hands and feet work, and sets angles to create throwing direction. Operates a little lower than many middle infielders, creating consistency and allowing him to work under the ball. Positionally, the hands, feet, and lateral movement leave no doubt he can defend up the middle. The arm is average, but enough that he could play shortstop for many years to come. However, Edwards is probably more of a guy who can bounce around in the infield and would be more than capable at any of the three infield positions. At the plate he is short to contact with an accurate barrel. Hit for average and gap to gap doubles, with the occasional bolt. When Edwards gets a fastball in his counts, he simply does not miss, but has shown swing/miss against movement. Also showed an above average run tool with good jumps on the bases.
8/08/18
Top Prospect Games II 8/8/18
Edwards is 5-10 with a lanky frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back, hips rotate completely, he maintains some balance during his swing. Showed a pull approach, uphill swing path, line drive swing with extension through the ball, has power potential as he gets stronger, exit velocity was 80. At short, quick clean feet, rounds ball and fields with soft quick hands and a wider base. Works through ball to a clean exchange. Throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot, strong loose arm, position velocity was 85.
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Top Prospect Games II 8/8/18
Edwards is 5-10 with a lanky frame that has a lot of projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, short leg kick stride on line, smooth load back, hips rotate completely, he maintains some balance during his swing. Showed a pull approach, uphill swing path, line drive swing with extension through the ball, has power potential as he gets stronger, exit velocity was 80. At short, quick clean feet, rounds ball and fields with soft quick hands and a wider base. Works through ball to a clean exchange. Throws from a lower three-quarters arm slot, strong loose arm, position velocity was 85.