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Chicago Cubs' Ethan Conrad: $3.5M Signing, 2026 Breakout?

10/26/2025

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Ethan Conrad, the Chicago Cubs' 2025 first-round pick, signed for $3.5 million but missed the minor league season due to injury.
Baseball America projects Conrad as a 2026 breakout candidate, citing bat-to-ball skills and potential power.
In college, Conrad excelled at Marist and Wake Forest, posting batting averages and home run totals.
Konnor Griffin has shown improved contact hitting, which makes him a consensus top-two prospect in baseball.

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Story summary

Ethan Conrad, the Chicago Cubs' 2025 first-round pick, signed for $3.5 million but missed the minor league season due to injury.
Baseball America projects Conrad as a 2026 breakout candidate, citing bat-to-ball skills and potential power.
In college, Conrad excelled at Marist and Wake Forest, posting batting averages and home run totals.
Konnor Griffin has shown improved contact hitting, which makes him a consensus top-two prospect in baseball.