2017 MLB Draft: Reds select Wake Forest OF Stuart Fairchild with 2nd pick in 2nd round

With the number 38th overall pick in the MLB Draft, the Reds have selected Wake Forest OF Stuart Fairchild.

Luckily, you read Red Reporter everyday, so you already know a little about Stuart, because our own Charlie Scrabbles had a bit of knowledge on him late last week.

Here’s what Charlie had to say last week:

Fairchild is a toolsy guy who projects to handle duties in center field with great aplomb. His arm is good enough, but his speed and his instincts are both very impressive. As a hitter, he shows impressive raw power, slugging over .600 this spring for the Demon Deacons. He has trouble with the zone though and could catch a bit of swingeritis as he moves up through the minor leagues. He kinda reminds me of Phil Ervin. Another plus is that he has the name of a Jane Austen antagonist.

Fairchild was ranked at 43 overall in Baseball America’s rankings, and 57 overall in MLB Pipeline’s rankings.