North Oconee's Bubba Chandler throws a pitch. News Joshua L Jones
No, this is not a misprint; the Cincinnati Reds may very well consider taking Clemson quarterback Bubba Chandler in Round 1 of the 2021 MLB Draft. Chandler is a two-sport athlete and a two-way baseball player who can pitch and play shortstop. Might the Reds take a gamble and elect to take Chandler with the 17th overall pick on Sunday?
Chandler ranks 21st among all draft-eligible players according to MLB.com and is one of the top prep arms in the country. Only Jackson Jobe, Anthony Solometo, and Andrew Painter are rated higher than Chandler.