Jon Edwards
Born: 1/8/1988 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-08-15 | Final Game: 2019-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Jonathan Benjamin Edwards
Biography
Jon Edwards, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2019. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Edwards made a name for himself during a time when the game was evolving with an emphasis on strikeouts and specialized pitching roles. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 2-0, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively when called upon, despite not being a regular starter.
Edwards finished his career with an impressive ERA of 3.67 and recorded a total of 46 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his role as a reliable pitcher in various situations was significant during his tenure. As a member of the modern era of baseball, which was marked by advancements in training and analytics, Edwards embodied the changing dynamics of pitching, where strikeout rates became a critical metric for success. His contributions to his teams reflected the increasing specialization of pitchers in the league, making him a noteworthy figure in the game’s contemporary narrative.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 31 | 46 | 3.67 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4.32 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 3.38 | - |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3.12 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2.25 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SDP | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 49 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SDN | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SDN | NL | $509,600 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $508,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,018,100 | ||