Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

After slashing .389/.467/.704 with an NCAA Division I-leading 13 triples as a Marist sophomore and then finishing second in the Cape Cod League in batting (.385) and OPS (.919) in 2024, Conrad stepped up in competition by transferring to Wake Forest. He posted similar numbers in the first month of his junior season before dislocating his left (throwing) shoulder while diving for a ball, requiring season-ending surgery in March. One of the best all-around players in the 2025 college class, he still went 17th overall and signed for a below-slot $3,563,100.

Using a simple left-handed swing and gap-to-gap approach, Conrad makes repeated hard contact. He can get a bit aggressive at times but compensates with outstanding hand-eye coordination and almost never misses a fastball. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, he has the strength and solid bat speed to generate at least average power, though he'll need to elevate more balls to his pull side to do so.

Conrad has solid speed and likes to make things happen on the bases. He spent most of his sophomore season at first base before playing right field on the Cape and center field at Wake. An average defender in center who probably fits better in right, he has average arm strength.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Conrad slashed .389/.467/.704 with nine homers and a NCAA Division I-leading 13 triples (including a record four in one game) at Marist in 2024, then finished second in the Cape Cod League in batting (.385) and OPS (.919). After transferring to Wake Forest, he continued to rake this spring until injuring his throwing shoulder diving for a ball in March and having season-ending surgery a month later. He featured some of the best all-around ability in the college class and went 17th overall in the Draft, signing for a below-slot $3,563,100.

Conrad makes repeated contact with a simple left-handed swing and gap-to-gap approach. He's an aggressive hitter who chases all types of pitches out of the zone, yet his uncanny hand-eye coordination helps him compensate. A physical 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he has the strength and solid bat speed to provide at least average power, though there are some concerns that he doesn't drive balls in the air to his pull side very often.

Conrad is a threat to steal and will flash some plus run times, but his speed plays more as solid. Though he spent most of his sophomore season at first base, he covers plenty of ground on the outfield corners and is capable in center field. He has average arm strength and probably fits best in right field.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50

Seaver King landed in the first round after transferring from a small school to Wake Forest a year ago, and Conrad could be on the same path. He slashed .389/.467/.704 with nine homers and a NCAA Division I-leading 13 triples (including a record four in one game) at Marist last spring, then finished second in the Cape Cod League in batting (.385) and OPS (.919). He continued to rake this spring until injuring his throwing shoulder diving for a ball in March and having season-ending surgery a month later.

Conrad makes repeated contact with a simple left-handed swing and gap-to-gap approach. He's an aggressive hitter who chases all types of pitches out of the zone, yet his uncanny hand-eye coordination helps him compensate. A physical 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he has the strength and solid bat speed to provide at least average power, though there are some concerns that he doesn't drive balls in the air to his pull side very often.

Conrad is a threat to steal and will flash some plus run times, but his speed plays more as solid. Though he spent most of his sophomore season at first base, he covers plenty of ground on the outfield corners and is capable in center field. He has average arm strength and probably fits best in right field.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/21/2026	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to Chicago Cubs Prospects.
	03/05/2026	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to Chicago Cubs Prospects.
	08/04/2025	ACL Cubs activated OF Ethan Conrad.
	07/22/2025	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to ACL Cubs.
	07/21/2025	Chicago Cubs signed OF Ethan Conrad.
	06/03/2025	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to College Workout.
	04/09/2025	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
	07/26/2024	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to Cape Cod League West All-Stars.
	06/23/2024	Bourne Braves activated OF Ethan Conrad.
	06/23/2024	OF Ethan Conrad assigned to Bourne Braves.