Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft is in the books, and the Cubs made three picks in the first three rounds. Let’s do a deeper dive into those selections to see what they bring to the organization.
Round 1 (Pick 17): Ethan Conrad, Wake Forest
The Cubs love players who have succeeded in the Cape Cod Baseball League, with Matt Shaw and Cam Smith standing out as other recent examples. Conrad fits that mold, having played 30 games for the Bourne Braves in 2024. He posted a .