Jon Edwards (baseball)
Jonathan Benjamin Edwards (born January 8, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. Prior to his time in Japan, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Indians. Career. Edwards attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas. St. Louis Cardinals. 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. Independent Baseball. 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. Texas Rangers. Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in 2012 and converted to a pitcher. Edwards was called up to the majors for the first time on August 15, 2014. San Diego Padres. In August 2015, Edwards was traded from the Rangers to the San Diego Padres for Will Venable. On December 20, 2016, Edwards signed a minor league contract with the Padres. He was released on March 28, 2017. Cleveland Indians. 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. 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. Hanshin Tigers. On December 21, 2019, Edwards signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).