Jacksonville, Fla. - Edward Waters College’s very own Charles Thomas was drafted in the tenth round to go play for the Chicago Cubs.  Thomas, at 6’4” and 225lbs, is a third and first baseman, as well as a pitcher.  

A native of Jacksonville, Thomas graduated from Mandarin High School before attaining an athletic scholarship to Edward Waters College.  Head baseball coach Kerby Marshall first noticed Thomas when he was in the tenth grade and Marshall was coaching at First Coast High School.  “From the first time I saw him play I knew he had a special talent that would take him far.  I watched him develop and then talked to his parents about him coming to play for Edward Waters when I became head coach.” stated Marshall.

In addition to being a powerful hitter, Thomas also has a fastball that has been clocked at 94 mph.  Although the cubs drafted him as a third baseman, the team did work him out in both the pitching and baseman positions.  “He’s off to the big leagues now.  Charles is a wonderful young man who truly deserves this opportunity.  We are so proud of him,” Head Coach Kerby Marshall boastfully conveyed.