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Portal commit Clay Edmondson drafted by Padres, will sign

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Clay Edmondson, UNC Asheville
Clay Edmondson, UNC Asheville

Tennessee transfer portal commit Clay Edmondson, a right-handed pitcher via UNC Asheville, was drafted by the San Diego Padres with the No. 430 pick in the 14th round of the MLB Draft.

The sidearm hurler from the right side confirmed to Volquest that he will sign and begin his professional career. Edmondson had originally committed to Tennessee in late April via the transfer portal.

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound Edmondson, from Greensboro, N.C., is 5-1 this season with a 2.01 ERA over 62.2 innings pitched, with 65 strikeouts. The sidearm pitcher could have ben a starter or reliever for the Vols in 2026.

“I am very excited to announce that I have officially committed to University of Tennessee for my last year of college baseball!” Edmondson wrote on Instagram when he committed to Tennessee in April. “I just want to say thank you to my family for supporting me through this decision as well as my teammates and coaches at UNCA for giving me a wonderful three years and will forever be a Bulldog!

“I will forever cherish the memories made and friendships made over the years!” 

Edmondson started one game as a junior in 2024 before missing the rest of the season due to injury. He was 5-3 with a 5.50 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 72 innings pitched as a sophomore in 2023, appearing in 14 games. 

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