Jonathan Benjamin Edwards (born January 8, 1988) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the Texas Rangers,

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, and

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. He also played on

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(NPB) for the

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Career

Edwards attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas.

St. Louis Cardinals

The

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selected Edwards in the 14th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft as an

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. He played in the Cardinals organization until 2010, without appearing in an MLB game.

Independent Baseball

He spent the 2011 season playing

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for the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League and

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of the

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. He would be the first player from the

to ever play in the MLB.

Texas Rangers

Jon Edwards Rangers pitcher in Arlington Sept 2014

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

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

. The Indians promoted Edwards to the major leagues on September 1. In 9 appearances, he recorded a 3.12 ERA with 10 strikeouts over innings. Edwards pitched in 9 games for Cleveland in 2019, posting a 2–0 record and 2.25 ERA with 5 strikeouts across 8 innings pitched. On September 1, 2019, Edwards was

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. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Triple-A

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on September 3. Edwards elected free agency following the season on November 4.

Hanshin Tigers

On December 21, 2019, Edwards signed with the

(NPB).

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