• Full name Roy Ruben Chandler
  • Born 09/14/2002 in Lawrenceville, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School North Oconee
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (72nd overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021 (signed for $3,000,000).
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    In a 2021 class littered with standout high school athletes, Chandler might be one of the best. A multi-sport athlete, Chandler is a four-star quarterback according to 247Sports and is committed to Clemson for both football and baseball. He can throw a football 40 yards down field with his left hand and he can also windmill dunk on the basketball court. Understandably, many teams are excited about the massive upside Chandler could have if he ever focuses exclusively on baseball. On the diamond, he’s a talented righthander and shortstop, with most teams preferring him on the mound, but a handful are either on him as a hitter or open-minded to letting him try the two-way experiment. Chandler has touched 97 mph this spring, but more typically works in the 89-93 mph range with his fastball. He’s shown a mid-70s curveball with above-average spin rate that scouts believe could develop into a plus pitch and he’s also thrown a changeup that needs more work. Chandler’s delivery needs work, as he gets by more on athleticism than on pristine mechanics. He doesn’t fully incorporate his legs at the moment, and while he has a super-fast arm, some scouts don’t love his high arm slot. His secondaries are both inconsistent now and his strikes have been scattered, but those who like Chandler believe he has the athleticism and natural feel for spin to make a massive leap with the help of pro player development and with an 100% focus on baseball. Chandler is a switch-hitting shortstop who has solid raw power in the tank and a better swing from the right side than the left, with lots of contact out of a quick, line-drive oriented swing. Chandler isn’t a refined defender now, but when he gets moving he can cover plenty of ground and he certainly has the arm strength for the left side of the infield. With all of those tools and athleticism in a 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, Chandler’s upside is tremendous, and he should find a home in the first round unless he’s dead set on joining one of the best football programs in the nation.

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Career Transactions

  • Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Bubba Chandler.
  • Indianapolis Indians transferred RHP Bubba Chandler to the Development List.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated RHP Bubba Chandler.
  • RHP Bubba Chandler assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Altoona Curve.
  • Altoona Curve activated RHP Bubba Chandler.
  • Altoona Curve placed RHP Bubba Chandler on the temporarily inactive list.
  • Altoona Curve activated RHP Bubba Chandler from the 7-day injured list.
  • Altoona Curve placed RHP Bubba Chandler on the 7-day injured list retroactive to May 18, 2024.
  • RHP Bubba Chandler roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • DH Bubba Chandler assigned to Greensboro Grasshoppers from Bradenton Marauders.

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