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. He would be the first player from the Pecos League to ever play in the MLB. 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). References External links 1988 births Living people Akron RubberDucks players Alpine Cowboys players Arizona League Rangers players Baseball players from Chicago Batavia Muckdogs players Cleveland Indians players Columbus Clippers players El Paso Chihuahuas players Frisco RoughRiders players Johnson City Cardinals players Leones de Ponce players Major League Baseball pitchers Myrtle Beach Pelicans players Quad Cities River Bandits players Round Rock Express players San Angelo Colts players San Diego Padres players Spokane Indians players Texas Rangers players