Brewers receive mixed grades for first-round pick Trey Ebel
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Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers' selection of high school shortstop Trey Ebel in the 2026 MLB Draft has sparked varied reviews. Analysts noted that Ebel was projected to go later than the first round, leading to some skepticism. While ESPN ranked him 37th, multiple outlets, including CBS Sports, assigned him a grade of C, citing concerns over his upside. USA Today rated the pick as a B, emphasizing the Brewers' history of developing players like Ebel. The Brewers previously drafted Ebel's older brother, Brady, 32nd overall in 2025, which adds a familial storyline to the pick.
- •Trey Ebel selected by Brewers in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Ebel was projected to be picked later than first round.
- •Reports include grades from CBS Sports (C) and USA Today (B).
- •Ebel's brother, Brady, was drafted 32nd overall in 2025.
- •ESPN ranked Ebel as 37th among draft prospects.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — What grades did the Brewers get for first-round pick Trey Ebel?
"Here are some early grades and analysis of the Milwaukee Brewers' first-round draft selection of Trey Ebel.
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