Track Record: Edman has consistently outperformed initial impressions since his days as Stanford's No. 3 hitter at all of 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. A sixth-round pick in 2016, Edman climbed three levels to Double-A his first full season and ascended to Triple-A in his second, batting .301 with 30 steals and finishing as the starting second baseman and leadoff hitter on Memphis' Triple-A championship team.
Scouting Report: Edman's bat speed is modest, but the switch-hitter takes a disciplined approach, recognizes pitches and has a level swing that stays in the zone for a long time. He's not much of a home run threat, but he picks out the right pitches to drive for extra-bases. Edman's above-average speed plays up with his superb instincts. He makes all the plays at both shortstop and second base with good positioning and soft hands, and his fringe-average arm plays up with an advanced internal clock.
The Future: The Cardinals envision Edman filling the utility infield role previously held by Greg Garcia and Daniel Descalso. Edman has more tools than both of them, however, and may ascend to more.
