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Chicago Cubs: Edwards Jr – 48th round draft pick to big league reliever

Carl Edwards Jr has been an essential part of the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen so far this season. He currently has a 3.43 ERA this season through 21 innings, striking out 28 in the process. All at the tender age of 24 years old.

These are the kind of feel-good stories that make you love baseball. Carl Edwards Jr, also known as “CJ”, is one of the top relievers in the Cubs bullpen so far this year. He was acquired by the Cubs back in July of 2013 from the Texas Rangers.