Born: Sept. 3, 1991. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 155. Drafted: HS—Prosperity, S.C., 2011 (48th round). Signed by: Chris Kemp (Rangers). C.J. Edwards Background: Rangers area scout Chris Kemp found Edwards in Prosperity, S.C., where he played in an adult league with other members of his baseball-steeped family. The Rangers waited until the 48th round to draft him and signed him for $50,000. He became the key piece in the package of prospects the Cubs received in the Matt Garza trade. Scouting Report: Edwards misses barrels and bats, combining great stuff with tremendous work ethic and makeup. His thin frame evokes comparisons with Oil Can Boyd and prompts questions about his long-term durability, but his stuff was at its best in September during the Florida State League playoffs. He locates his 93-95 mph fastball with excellent riding life and he’s allowed only one pro homer. Edwards’ curveball gives him a second plus pitch with bite and feel in the upper 70s, and he throws a hard slider as well that earns average grades. He uses his changeup sparingly but locked up lefthanded hitters anyway (.175, five extra-base hits in 166 at-bats). He needs more strength to maintain his stuff deeper into games and keep his long arms and delivery on time. The Future: If he can hold up physically over the long term Edwards has front-of-the-rotation potential. He’s headed to Double-A for 2014. --

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