Clemson Signee Bubba Chandler has been selected in the MLB draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 3rd round. Chandler is a pitcher and a QB prospect.
Chandler could help the Tiger football team who is looking for depth after Taisun Phommachanh suffered an Achilles tear in the spring game.He was ranked the 21st-overall prospect by MLB.com going into the draft. He was rated the second-best prospect available by MLB.com on Monday.
The 72nd pick has a slot value of $870,700.