The Milwaukee Brewers have often done as well as any team when it comes to draft value.
Yet, despite their recent track record, reviews of the team's first-round choice in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft - high school shortstop Trey Ebel - were not exactly glowing.
Based on various commentary, it appears some who cover the draft feel the Brewers went a bit off the board.
Some media outlets pointed out the Brewers should get the benefit of the doubt for choosing Ebel even though he was projected to be selected outside the first round. Others thought Ebel didn't possess enough upside to be among the top players chosen.
Analysis: Brewers make most of first day of MLB draft with four picks
Yet, despite their recent track record, reviews of the team's first-round choice in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft - high school shortstop Trey Ebel - were not exactly glowing.
Based on various commentary, it appears some who cover the draft feel the Brewers went a bit off the board.
Some media outlets pointed out the Brewers should get the benefit of the doubt for choosing Ebel even though he was projected to be selected outside the first round. Others thought Ebel didn't possess enough upside to be among the top players chosen.
Analysis: Brewers make most of first day of MLB draft with four picks
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