Fansided · Jul 18, 2025
First-round pick signs and Cubs manage a quiet front office win
Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs | Michael Reaves/GettyImagesChicago Cubs' 2025 first-round pick is officially a member of the organization. Jed Hoyer's front office wasted no time in locking up their top pick from this year's class, signing the outfielder to an under-slot deal. Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports that Ethan Conrad is signing for $3.56MM, over one million less than the projection for his slot, $4.75MM.
No. 17 overall pick Ethan Conrad signs w/@Cubs for $3,563,100 (slot value = $4,750,800). @WakeBaseball OF, one of most well-rounded players in college crop, could be close to solid tools across the board & good approach at the plate. @MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/Vowprppqtd