Brandon Fahey

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Baltimore Orioles #23 prospect in 2006
  The Orioles long had their eye on Fahey, taking him in the 32nd round of the 2000 draft out of Grayson County (Texas) Community College, but he decided to attend Texas instead. He batted .303 for the 2002 College World Series champions before Baltimore took him again, this time in the 12th round. His father Bill spent 11 seasons in the majors as a backup catcher after going No. 1 overall to the Washington Senators in the secondary phase of the January 1970 draft. Brandon is a rock-solid defensive player with great hands who makes all the plays at shortstop. His offensive production improved in 2005 after he focused on getting stronger so he could hold up better over the course of the season. However, he's still not a very physical player and projects as a bottom-of-the-order hitter with little pop. He has average speed and good instincts on the bases. The Orioles sent Fahey to the Arizona Fall League to get some work at second base, and they see his long-term role as a utilityman. He's familiar with the role already, having played at third base and the outfield in college. Fahey is a hard worker and the kind of player managers like to have in the dugout. He'll move up to Triple-A to open 2005, spending most of his time at shortstop but also getting some work at second base.