Dylan Edwards ‘16 Recruiting Profile

Personal Statement

I qualify as a graduate-transfer student-athlete as verified by communication with the NCAA under the NCAA rules below my statement:

I pitch my best when getting ahead, locating my fastball inside effectively, keeping hitters off-balance with my changeup and setting up my breaking pitches. I am ultra-competitive and have an aggressive mindset on the mound. I trust my preparation, visualize success and give my focus to each individual pitch.

   As a part of the National Championship contending program at the University of Tampa, I made strides in my approach to attack hitters. Applying my mental game and relying on past experiences from William Jewell College and Team USA, I was able to develop into a more complete pitcher in my time at UT. I gained experience pitching against conference rivals like Florida Southern College and Rollins College as well as JUCO programs like the State College of Florida, Polk State College, Eastern Florida, Florida Southwestern, Pasco-Hernando State College, Hillsborough Community College and St. Petersburg College. (2016-2018)

   My time in the William Jewell College Baseball Program helped me learn how to compete in a tough Division II Conference, what it means to be a college baseball player and a whole new level of physical and mental toughness. I learned a lot about myself, my drive and my discipline towards the art of pitching. I competed in the Fall against the JUCO programs Kansas City Kansas Community College, Maple Woods Community College and Longwood Community College. Redshirted for Spring Season.  (2015-2016)

I feel that the qualities that best describe me are drive, discipline, and vision. My work ethic and commitment to baseball fuel me moving forward.

   Collegiate Experience: Pitcher for the University of Tampa Spartans Under Coach Joe Urso and Coach Mark Johnson- NCAA Division II - Sunshine State Conference (2016-2018)

   Signed as a Pitcher for the William Jewell College Cardinals Under Coach Mark Stockton and Coach Brady Adamek - NCAA Divison II - Great Lakes Valley Conference (2015-2016) - 32-22 Record. 

   High school: Pitched and Played 3B/SS at Florida State University Schools in Tallahassee, Florida under Coach John Hollenbeck. Selected to the 2014 Team USA N. FL NTIS. Trained at the Florida Baseball Ranch. (2009-2015)

I have obtained my official permission to contact from the University of Tampa Athletic Department because I am graduating from the University of Tampa and will be pursuing an MBA while playing my remaining two years of eligibility with the NCAA. 

I qualify as a graduate-transfer student-athlete as verified by communication with the NCAA under the following regulations: 

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  14.6.1.1 Baseball and Basketball—Midyear Enrollee. In baseball and basketball, a graduate transfer student-athlete who initially enrolls at the certifying institution as a full-time student after the conclusion of the rest term of the academic year and qualifies for the one-time transfer exception may be immediately eligible for competition, provided he or she satisfies all other applicable eligibility requirements. (Adopted: 4/26/17 effective 8/1/17) 
  


• Eligible with Waiver^^^^

14.5.5.3 Competition in Year of Transfer. A transfer student from a four-year institution, who has received a waiver of or qualifies for an exception to the transfer residence requirement (per Bylaw 14.5.5.2), is not eligible to compete at the certifying institution during the segment that concludes with the NCAA championship if the student-athlete has competed during that segment of the same academic year in that sport at the previous four-year institution. (Adopted: 1/10/95 effective 8/1/95, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 4/29/04   effective 8/1/04)