Bubba Chandler Headed to Indianapolis
MLB.com Pirates beat writer Alex Stumpf has reported that right-hander Bubba Chandler is being promoted to AAA Indianapolis.
During the 2021 MLB Draft, Chandler was one of a few prep players that GM Ben Cherington was able to sign, because had Henry Davis had decided to go under slot, with his deal.
The former 2-way player has focused solely on pitching, and it’s allowed him to emerge as an elite level arm in the Pirates’ system.
Now the top prospect in the organization. Chandler flashed his upper-90’s fastball, plus slider, and good changeup against AA competition. In 19 games for the Altoona Curve, he posted a 3.70 ERA, while fanning 94 batters in 80.1 innings pitched (10.6 K/9), and holding opponents to a batting average of .192.
Chandler ended up his AA stint on a high note Friday, as he threw seven innings of one run ball, with no walks, and seven strikeouts.