Andrew Edwards
| IP | 259 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.691 |
| WHIP | 1.541 |
| BB/9 | 3.996 |
| SO/9 | 8.236 |
- Full name Andrew D. Edwards
- Born 10/07/1991 in Gilbertsville, KY
- Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 265 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Western Kentucky
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Drafted in the 19th round (564th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2013.
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With his 6-foot-5, 255-pound frame, Edwards draws physical comparisons to John Lackey and Lance Lynn. Edwards, who spent the previous two years at Rend Lake (Ill.) CC, operates with a low-90s fastball that reaches 95. He won his first four Sun Belt Conference starts, including 136- and 132-pitch outings two weeks apart, before fading down the stretch. In addition to his heater, he also throws a mid-80s cutter and a changeup, though neither is reliable. His command is so-so as well, and he profiles better as a reliever.
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Edwards has always shown arm strength, but until 2016 hitters caught up to his mid-90s velocity all too often. The former Western Kentucky weekend starter cleaned up his mechanics in 2016, largely by focusing on firming up the front side in his delivery, en route to a spot on the 40-man roster in November. Once he did that, the quality of his slider improved significantly because he started to generate more bite and less sweep. It didn't hurt that his velocity ticked up as well. Edwards sits 96-97 mph and has touched 100, and his slider now earns some above-average grades. Edwards is an imposing 6-foot-6 presence on the mound, and his three-quarters arm slot helps him generate sink. His control still wavers, but he has made big strides in that department. Edwards heads to spring training with a shot at winning a job in the Royals bullpen in 2017, with middle reliever his most likely future role.
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With his 6-foot-5, 255-pound frame, Edwards draws physical comparisons to John Lackey and Lance Lynn. Edwards, who spent the previous two years at Rend Lake (Ill.) CC, operates with a low-90s fastball that reaches 95. He won his first four Sun Belt Conference starts, including 136- and 132-pitch outings two weeks apart, before fading down the stretch. In addition to his heater, he also throws a mid-80s cutter and a changeup, though neither is reliable. His command is so-so as well, and he profiles better as a reliever.
