University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Clay Edmondson '25 Promoted to AA San Antonio Missions in San Diego Padres Farm System
06.24.2026 | Baseball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - UNC Asheville Baseball alum Clay Edmondson '25 has been promoted within the San Diego Padres farm system and will be heading to the AA San Antonio Missions of the Texas League.
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Edmondson departs the High-A affiliate Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest league having appeared in 23 games, totaling 27 innings pitched scattering 13 hits and just 13 walks while striking out 38. He has posted a 1.67 earned run average and a 0.96 WHIP so far on the year.
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Edmondson pitched at UNC Asheville from 2023-25 totaling 156.1 innings allowing 84 runs, 71 earned on 151 hits. He tallied 156 career strikeouts as a Bulldog to just 59 walks with a career .259 batting average against. 2025 was a breakout season for the redshirt junior from Greensboro, as he made 13 starts earning five wins in a league-best 81.2 innings during the regular season. He finished tied for the league lead with 87 strikeouts and posted the best ERA in the conference and the 11th-best ERA in the nation at 2.20. His 2.20 ERA is fifth all-time on Asheville's all-time single-season list, and he finished second in the league in opposing batting average at .224. Edmondson was named Big South Conference Starting Pitcher of the Week twice and was named to the College Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher of the Year Midseason Watch List. He was a First Team All-Conference selection and the first Bulldog since 2008 to be named Big South Conference Pitcher of the Year. Edmondson was later named a Second Team All-Atlantic Region selection by the American Baseball Coaches Association.
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"The process has been all about staying consistent, trusting the work and continuing to improve every day," said Edmondson. "There have been ups and downs, but I've learned a lot along the way. What excites me most is the opportunity to challenge myself against a higher level of competition and continue growing as a player."
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"We are excited to see Clay continue to climb the ranks in the minor leagues," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. ""He is a Bulldog Champion and Leader who consistently strives for excellence in his professional career."
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For the most up-to-date information regarding UNC Asheville Athletics, please visit www.uncabulldogs.com.
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Edmondson departs the High-A affiliate Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Midwest league having appeared in 23 games, totaling 27 innings pitched scattering 13 hits and just 13 walks while striking out 38. He has posted a 1.67 earned run average and a 0.96 WHIP so far on the year.
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Edmondson pitched at UNC Asheville from 2023-25 totaling 156.1 innings allowing 84 runs, 71 earned on 151 hits. He tallied 156 career strikeouts as a Bulldog to just 59 walks with a career .259 batting average against. 2025 was a breakout season for the redshirt junior from Greensboro, as he made 13 starts earning five wins in a league-best 81.2 innings during the regular season. He finished tied for the league lead with 87 strikeouts and posted the best ERA in the conference and the 11th-best ERA in the nation at 2.20. His 2.20 ERA is fifth all-time on Asheville's all-time single-season list, and he finished second in the league in opposing batting average at .224. Edmondson was named Big South Conference Starting Pitcher of the Week twice and was named to the College Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher of the Year Midseason Watch List. He was a First Team All-Conference selection and the first Bulldog since 2008 to be named Big South Conference Pitcher of the Year. Edmondson was later named a Second Team All-Atlantic Region selection by the American Baseball Coaches Association.
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"The process has been all about staying consistent, trusting the work and continuing to improve every day," said Edmondson. "There have been ups and downs, but I've learned a lot along the way. What excites me most is the opportunity to challenge myself against a higher level of competition and continue growing as a player."
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"We are excited to see Clay continue to climb the ranks in the minor leagues," said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. ""He is a Bulldog Champion and Leader who consistently strives for excellence in his professional career."
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For the most up-to-date information regarding UNC Asheville Athletics, please visit www.uncabulldogs.com.
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