AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis
The Cubs have selected Ethan Conrad with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Conrad had a 167 wRC+ at Wake Forest in his junior year, posting an impressive 18.6% walk rate.
Ethan Conrad looks ideal in the Chicago Cubs model and they nab him at 17.
Conrad slashed .385/.433/.486 on the Cape, which is a key indicator for the Cubs org. He was off to a blistering start before injuring his shoulder. Cubs taking him this high suggests they trust medicals. pic.twitter.com/1AKFoZH7k4
— Greg Zumach (@IvyFutures) July 13, 2025
Conrad underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in April, only playing 21 games in 2025. He had a .744 slugging percentage, hitting seven home runs.