Mason Edwards’ USC career is officially over, as the Trojans’ ace signed with the Athletics on Monday, making what everyone in baseball expected finally happen. This kid is heading to the pros, and if his college numbers are any indication, he’s going to make some serious noise.
His USC Numbers Are Just Wild
This kid was an absolute phenom for USC. Drafted by the Athletics in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft earlier this month, Edwards became the first USC player to get picked in the first two rounds since way back in 2009. We’re talking serious talent here. He dominated the 2026 season with an unreal 8-0 record and a nasty 2.07 ERA. But get this: he punched out a mind-blowing 169 batters. That’s the most by any USC pitcher since the legendary Mark Prior back in 2001. No wonder he snagged first-team All-American honors last month, the first Trojan to do that in 11 years. This dude is legit.
A Steal for the Athletics?
The deal that got him to the Athletics included a signing bonus of $2.4 million, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. That’s a nice chunk of change, especially since it’s slightly *above* the slot value for that pick, which was just over $2.13 million. That tells you what the Athletics think of him. He’s the first of USC’s 2026 draft class to ink a deal, with three other Trojans,Augie Lopez, Grant Govel, and Adam Troy,still deciding if they’re going pro or heading back to college.
So, Mason Edwards is off to the pros, and it feels like the Athletics got themselves a future star. He’s got the arm, the stats, and the hype. Can’t wait to see what he brings to the mound.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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