On the Recruiting Trail with 2016 RHP/OF Jaret Edwards (St. Edward, OH)
January 9, 2015
By JD Heilmann and Dylan Hefflinger
Ohio Scouting Director and Editor in Chief/NW Scout
Name: Jaret Edwards
Position: RHP/OF
Grade: 2016
Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds
High School: Lakewood St. Edward
Ranking: 45th in Ohio's 2016 class
Evaluation: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds with an average, athletic frame. Projects best on the mound at the next level. On the mound he features solid potential. Fills up the zone with multiple pitches. Throwing from a high-3/4 arm slot, he shows quick arm speed with short arm action. Slow tempo His 82-84 mph fastball showed some arm-side run. He also threw a 71-72 mph curveball that featured above average sharpness while showing 11/5 movement and late action. Also mixed in a 74-77 mph changeup with similar movement to his fastball. Registered a 4.77 home to first time. Gets good momentum playing through the ball allowing him to get good pace on his throws from the outfield. Throws show some carry at 82 mph. Flips ball to hand during exchange. At the plate, he uses a balanced straight on stance with a short stride. Level bat path. Tends to lunge at ball. Registered a top exit velocity of 82 mph.