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Brewers' 2025 first-round pick, Brady Ebel, turning things around after slow start

After making the jump to Low-A, and joining the Carolina Mudcats, Ebel is impressing with his recent play.
ByTyler Koerth|
Milwaukee Brewers 2025 first-rounder Brady Ebel takes the field at Dodger Stadium after signing his first pro contract on July 19, 2025.
Milwaukee Brewers 2025 first-rounder Brady Ebel takes the field at Dodger Stadium after signing his first pro contract on July 19, 2025. | Curt Hogg / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

For some players, the jump from being drafted to playing affiliated ball happens in less than a month, which is a quick and often challenging transition for both college and high school prospects. In the case of the Milwaukee Brewers’ 32nd overall pick, 18-year-old shortstop Brady Ebel, he is starting to find his footing after a slow start.

Brady Ebel was assigned to Low-A after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft

Given that Ebel is still a teenager, and just a few months removed from high school, the Brewers could have opted to ease him in by keeping him at their Arizona facility or having him debut in the Arizona Complex League. Instead, they took a more aggressive approach, assigning him to Low-A Carolina on August 19, just over a month after drafting him.

Milwaukee’s long-standing familiarity with Ebel likely influenced the decision as he’s played on their scout team since he was 14. His high baseball IQ and reputation as a strong teammate and winning player also align with the organization’s values. Much of that can be traced back to his upbringing as the son of longtime Los Angeles Dodgers coach Dino Ebel.

After a slow start in Low-A, Brady Ebel is starting to turn things around

After a slow start to his pro career, batting just .200 over his first six games with one walk, no extra-base hits, and six strikeouts, Ebel is beginning to settle in at the plate. Over his next 10 games, he’s recorded 10 hits, drawn five walks, and notched his first career extra-base hit: a scorching double that left the bat at 102 mph.

While the on-field results are encouraging, this season is less about numbers and more about helping Ebel acclimate to professional baseball. It’s a valuable opportunity to get familiar with his new surroundings, which will change slightly in 2026 after the Mudcats will re-brand to the Weston Warbird, establish routines, and learn key members and coaches in the organization, with an eye towards having a successful 2026 and beyond.

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