Ethan Conrad’s Fast Rise | Chicago Cubs News

Ethan Conrad, the Cubs’ fourth-ranked prospect and 2025 first-round pick, is already making waves after a lightning-fast rise from injury rehab to Single-A Myrtle Beach. In just 17 Arizona Complex League at-bats, he slashed .412 with 7 hits and 5 runs scored, including a jaw-dropping 105 mph single in his pro debut. Once sidelined by shoulder and back issues, the 22-year-old now looks like a power-hitting force, echoing his draft mate Josiah Hartshorn’s breakout. A college phenom at Marist and Wake Forest, he mashed over .380 and .372 with elite OPS, proving he can crush the ball against top competition. With the Cubs’ knack for developing power-hitting outfielders, Conrad could be the next big thing — and he’s already showing he’s ready to make noise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3ccb4e74a76316d