Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Stuart Fairchild

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Stuart Fairchild made an impact.

Stuart Fairchild is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He played college baseball at Wake Forest University and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft. Fairchild debuted in MLB in 2021 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has since played for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and the Cincinnati Reds before joining the Braves.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Played in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2016, Stuart Fairchild played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

2017: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds

In 2017, Stuart Fairchild was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the second round of the MLB draft.

2017: Drafted by Cincinnati Reds and Assigned to Billings Mustangs

In 2017, after being selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB draft, Stuart Fairchild signed for a $1,802,800 bonus and was assigned to the rookie-level Billings Mustangs, where he batted .304/.393/.412.

2017: Junior Year Stats

In 2017, during his junior year at Wake Forest University, Stuart Fairchild had a successful season, slashing .360/.439/.636 with 17 home runs and 67 RBIs in 63 games.

2018: Played with Dayton Dragons and Daytona Tortugas

In 2018, Stuart Fairchild played with both the Single-A Dayton Dragons, earning Midwest League All-Star honors, and the High-A Daytona Tortugas, with a combined slash line of .264/.344/.407.

2019: Played with Daytona Tortugas and Chattanooga Lookouts

In 2019, Stuart Fairchild started with the Daytona Tortugas and was promoted to the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts, batting .264/.352/.441 over 109 games between both teams.

August 31, 2020: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On August 31, 2020, Stuart Fairchild, along with Josh VanMeter, was traded by the Reds to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Archie Bradley and cash considerations.

July 6, 2021: MLB Promotion and Debut

On July 6, 2021, Stuart Fairchild was promoted to the major leagues for the first time and made his MLB debut that night as a pinch runner for Stephen Vogt.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Stuart Fairchild made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2021: Assigned to Reno Aces

In 2021, Stuart Fairchild was assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces, where he batted .295/.385/.564.

April 19, 2022: Designated for Assignment

On April 19, 2022, Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment.

April 23, 2022: Traded to the Seattle Mariners

On April 23, 2022, Stuart Fairchild was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.

May 14, 2022: Traded to the San Francisco Giants

On May 14, 2022, Stuart Fairchild was traded to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Alex Blandino and cash.

June 4, 2022: Designated for Assignment by the Giants

On June 4, 2022, Stuart Fairchild was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.

June 11, 2022: Claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds

On June 11, 2022, Stuart Fairchild was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.

2023: Season with the Cincinnati Reds

In 2023, Stuart Fairchild finished the season with the Cincinnati Reds, recording a .228 batting average and five home runs in 97 games.

2024: Season with Career Highs and Injury

In 2024, Stuart Fairchild played in 94 games for the Reds, achieving career highs in home runs, RBI, and stolen bases. However, he was placed on the injured list with a left thumb sprain and later transferred to the 60-day injured list, ending his season.