12/27/2012 - Under Armour Recruiting Classic Eddie is a lanky, athletic LHP/OF that will graduate in 2014. Feet are active as he takes proper routes / angles in tracking down balls and works to get behind playing through well with momentum to his target. Throws are accurate with carry into his target as he gets rid of the baseball quickly. At the plate, Varela shows a balanced approach with rhythm. Hands are quick, flashing bat speed through a level / direct swing path. Power numbers will continue to improve as he learns to keep two hands on the bat through contact. At the event, he was 3 for 7 with a 2B. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 79-83 mph with solid run / sink. Breaking ball shows potential as being a quality pitch, displaying 2/8 shape with gradual break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup, showing a feel for with sinking action. Command / control are a plus as he throws strikes with all his pitches, locating to both sides of the plate. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as more arm strength is developed. Eddie has a lot of potential and will catch the eyes of the collegiate coaches as he continues to improve.