Top-10 Profiles of 2025: No. 7 Brady Ebel

Ebel is another talented Inland Empire based left side of the INF defender who put together a well-rounded showing from the workout into the game. The two-time Prep Baseball All American Game alum had the opportunity to take BP off his father Dodgers 3B Coach Dino Ebel and GBs from him during INF-OF where the solidly built 6'3 195 lbs. LHH was very strong in both. During BP Ebel elicited more than one comment of him taking a very "professional batting practice" as he laced line drive after line drive to all fields off his father. He lived on the barrel from an easy quick turn and shows consistent feel for finding his barrel (which also shows up in game). His approach looks tailored to be hit over power presently, but there is impact in the profile as he turned around a few balls later in his BP to the pull side with loft and carry after contact. On the dirt he was consistent all day from a clean INF where he looked comfortable at SS with solid actions across the board, but versatile enough to handle 3B with the arm strength/actions being very good there, as well. During the game he again elicted some buzz from behind home plate as he collected multiple hits by working high quality at bats against the various arms he faced. In his 1st at bat vs. Oklahoma commit Vaughn Neckar we worked a deep count BB after just missing 2 FBs on foul balls straight back. Then he faced off against his Corona High teammate Auburn Commit Ethin Bingaman and after getting to another 2K count got his barrel on top of a riding FB to punch it through the right side for single. He went left on left against Joey Lorenzini and was able to stay on a hard SLD biting away from him to line it to LF, but resulted in a L-7 out with solid contact. He collected his 2nd hit of the day by staying on a FB over the plate from Dylan Harrison to smoke a line drive single to CF and then closed out his day with the best at bat versus the electric Mason Pike working a deep count before Pike got him to swing over a backfoot SLD after Ebel was able to battle his lively FB. Ebel is an LSU commit and presently ranked at #7 on the Prep Baseball Draft HQ Top 150 Draft Board.

2025 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MLK WEEKEND SCOUT NOTEBOOK: Getting work in at third base and shortstop vs Oaks Christian, the left handed hitter pulled a double to the right field wall to bring in a run for Corona. Ebel displayed physical projection with broad shoulders and a lengthy frame with athleticism as he stood out in the batter's box and on the left side of the dirt. The senior is a natural fielder and executes footwork, fundamentals and displayed above average fielding actions while being equipped with an accurate, loose arm. The LSU commit has a high draft profile and is projected for a strong offensive season for the Corona Panthers.

Prep Baseball All-American Game: Premier defensive projection on the left side of the dirt lead the way for the top uncommitted Junior in the country. Standing 6-foot-3, 180-pounds with substantial projection remaining, Ebel shows advanced flexibility and lightning-quick transfers that allows the glove to be a vacuum. Excellent lateral range and athleticism to make the highlight plays. There’s a real path to a plus glove at either third base or short. Ebel produces heavy barrels at the plate with quiet hands and a shorter leg kick that keeps him balanced consistently. Feel for manipulating the barrel throughout the zone while staying on-plane stands out. Ebel has been around pro baseball his entire life, and showcases a big-league mindset on the diamond.

UC AREA CODE GAMES: Ebel looked the part of a professional the entire week, and his ability to generate a heavy barrel with minimal movement bodes well for his future upside. Noticeably stronger than a year ago at 6-foot-3, 185-pounds, the left-handed hitting shortstop registered three hits in eight at-bats to go along with FIVE walks. No player showcased a stronger eye than Ebel who tracked effortlessly without being sped up. Confident in his approach, the hands drive the barrel more directly to the ball with minor separation, but still yield firmer contact with considerable power potential to all fields. There was an aura to the way that he handled himself on the diamond, and he commanded the box and the count with the look of a grizzled vet. Perhaps more inspiring was his movement on the infield. While the frame and power profile will provide more than enough value for a shift to third base, his athleticism and innate glove-to-hand ability combined with a strong arm in looking the part at shortstop throughout the week. Each ground ball that headed his way was an assumed out, and his continued residency at shortstop appeared more than likely.