Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ARI | OF | 9 | 50 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 55 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Geoff Pontes
Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 2nd, CIN
RuleV: On 40-Man
Physical Description: Average height and weight, strong but not bulky, lean athletic build. High waisted athlete with lean compact muscle. High level of fitness, with no long term maintenance concerns.
Hit: Sets up square to the pitcher with hands outstretched almost over the inside of the plate. Pronates front foot slightly that acts as a trigger mechanism as he makes contact with the ground and gives way to a quiet and clean loud. He gets into good hitting position staying upright through the ball. Getting his bat into an optimal angle to drive the ball. This is a work in progress that came to fruition during the 2019 season as Fairchild began to transition groundball contact into flyballs and hard liners. His swing at Wake Forest was extremely simple absent any sort of hand load. Beyond his bat to ball skills, Fairchild brings a mature refined approach working deep into counts and getting on base at an above average rate. Above average contact hitter with an approach to match. Grade: 55
Power: His average launch angle has sat between 13-15 degrees over the last few seasons, with below average exit velocites. While Fairchild doesn't reach high end power numbers he's got enough bat control to barrel up and drive one to the gap or to sneak it over the fence. Connected for 44 extra base hits across multiple levels last year. While he lacks the high end power to be a 25+ home run threat. Fairchild should sneak into the high-teens in his good years with lots of doubles. Lots of flyball contact with a bat angle leveraged for power. Added strength in the coming years could see Fairchild reach average power at maturation. However at present it's fringe average at the major league level. Grade: 45
Field: Strong reads off the bat, with average makeup speed for a center fielder. Can play all outfield positions, and has dating back to his collegiate days, but feels most comfortable in center and left field. Capable of manning an everyday role in the outfield. Has made just one error across 1800 innings in the outfield the past two seasons (18&19) and tends to provide a stabilizing influence in the outfield. Above average centerfield with the athleticism to maintain this level for a large chunk of his career. Grade: 55
Arm: Above average arm in center, will keep runners in check with his arm strength and accuracy. Not an elite arm but a fringe plus tool that compliments his defensive profile well. Grade: 55
Run: Consistent above average runner despite not getting into a great running position at the end of his swing. Uses his speed well in the outfield, average makeup for center but a tick above average in a corner. Was a highly successful base stealer in college and early in his professional career but that scaled back dramatically in 2019. Perhaps it was a blip, but in all likelihood he's more likely to be a situational stealer versus a threat. Grade: 55
Overall: A complete overall player with a variety of skills to impact the game in a positive way that help his team win ball games. An above average center fielder and a strong base runner, Fairchild's gains at the plate over the last few seasons shouldn't go unnoticed. He's transitioned from a vanilla right handed contact hitter to a leadoff type profile with the ability to drive mistakes. He's likely capped as a power hitter due to his frame but it's conceivable that with a little luck he might have a 20 home run season in the tank. In retrospect Cincinnati's decision to jettison him for a player they later non-tendered looks puzzling.
OFP: 50
Role: 50 - Average Everyday Player
Risk: Moderate
