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Switch-hitting, utility infielder Edman's strong, versatile spring puts him on the brink of the big leagues

MEMPHIS, Tenn. • A little more than a week ago, about the time that the Cardinals were really cleaving into the spring roster and sending players to minor-league camp, infielder Tommy Edman drew a start against Washington and its ace, St. Louis-area native Max Scherzer. Edman was written in at leadoff, meaning the first live pitch he’d see from Scherzer would be coming his direction.

“Shows up, takes an immediate jab in the first inning,” manager Mike Shildt said, “and didn’t stop punching the whole game.”

Edman, 23, finished two-for-five in that Grapefruit League game and added an RBI later to his two runs.