Brewers Draft Ebel
Milwaukee Brewers Draft High School Shortstop Trey Ebel in MLB First Round
The Milwaukee Brewers used the 25th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft to select high school shortstop Trey Ebel, according to Journal Sentinel. The pick makes the Brewers the only team in baseball with two brothers from the same family in their system, as Trey joins his brother Brady Ebel, already a Milwaukee prospect.
Trey is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 pounds. He plays for a high school in Corona, California, and had committed to play college ball at Texas A&M. He is also the son of Dino Ebel, the third-base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reported.
Trey Ebel Slides Past Projected Draft Spot
Most draft analysts had Trey Ebel pegged as a second-round talent. The Brewers took him in the first round anyway, at pick 25. That is a big jump from where most experts expected him to land, according to Sheboygan Press.
The reason behind the early pick likely comes down to money. Milwaukee is believed to have agreed to sign Ebel for less than the standard slot value for the 25th pick. That kind of deal lets the Brewers save money and spend it on harder-to-sign players later in the draft, Post Crescent noted.
A Baseball Family: Dino, Brady, and Now Trey
The Ebel family has deep roots in professional baseball. Dino Ebel has worked as a coach in Major League Baseball for years. He currently serves as the third-base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now two of his sons are in the Milwaukee Brewers system, according to Sports Yahoo.
Brady Ebel, Trey's older brother, is already a prospect with the Brewers organization. Having both brothers drafted by the same team is rare in MLB. The Brewers now have a unique family connection running through their minor league pipeline, Marshfield News Herald reported.
Brewers' Strategy: Smart Savings, Stronger Draft Class
Milwaukee has built a reputation for finding value in the MLB Draft. Taking a player earlier than expected — but at a lower signing bonus — is a known tactic. It gives the team more money to use on other picks without going over the league's total bonus pool limit, Stevens Point Journal explained.
This approach lets the Brewers stretch their draft budget across more rounds. Signing Ebel under slot at pick 25 could free up hundreds of thousands of dollars for later selections. It is a quiet but effective way to build depth in the farm system, according to Journal Sentinel.
What Scouts Say About Trey Ebel's Game
Trey Ebel is a shortstop with a strong athletic frame at 6 feet and 180 pounds. Scouts have praised his tools, which is why Texas A&M wanted him. He is seen as a high-upside player who could develop into a quality pro, according to Wisconsin Rapids Tribune.
Growing up around a Major League Baseball coach gave Ebel an edge most high school players do not have. His baseball IQ and familiarity with the pro game are expected to help him develop quickly in the Brewers system, Post Crescent reported.
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