About Justin
Hard-throwing newcomer expected to have major impact on
pitching staff ... could either start or close ... throws his fastball in the
88-92 mph range and compliments it with a plus curveball and an improving
change-up ... is working on making his curveball an "out" pitch ... owns solid
command of all three pitches.
At Connors State
Pitched two seasons at Connors State College in Warner, Okla.
... helped lead Connors to 98 wins in two seasons, including a 52-12 mark in
2004 ... Connors finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the final NJCAA
Division I poll ... was 7-2 with a 1.19 ERA on the mound as a sophomore.
High School
2001 graduate of Muldrow High School ... lettered four years
in baseball, three in basketball and two in football ... named 2001
Eastern Oklahoma Pitcher of the Year ... tossed three no-hitters as a senior ...
3-time team MVP ... set Muldrow season and career strikeout records.
Personal
Full name is Justin Scott Edwards ... married to the former
Lauren Michelle Edwards ... son of Terry and Rhonda Edwards ... Recreation
Administration major ... chose ORU over Oklahoma and Oklahoma State ... born
June 12, 1983.
