Fansided · Jul 9, 2021
Will the Reds take a quarterback in Round 1 of the MLB Draft?
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.
The Reds enormous bonus pool make Bubba Chandler a likely choice.