The Cubs’ recent track record in the MLB Draft has been identifying players who have the potential to climb quickly to the big leagues. That is a trend that had outfielder Ethan Conrad excited after he heard Chicago call his name in the first round on Sunday night.

The Chicago Cubs have had their eyes on their new outfielder from Wake Forest they selected in the MLB draft for a while.

Ethan Holliday was almost 8 months old when his father, Matt Holliday, and his big brother, Jackson – then 4 years old but aware – were on the infield at Coors Field celebrating the Rockies’ qualification for the 2007 World Series.

The Cubs get a new power hitter in one of the most dynamic players in the 2025 Draft Class from Wake Forest.