Another midweek slate of college baseball came and went, and this time around, site supervisors and coaches were forced to work around the latest wave of weather disruptions sweeping across the country. Adding to the chaos, the 2025 draft picture grew even murkier with a string of injuries (particularly in the Atlantic and Northeast), that could significantly impact how all 30 MLB teams build their boards moving forward.

As we prepare to roll out the updated Top 250 overall board in the coming days, this week’s draft stock section will be brief, spotlighting just two key names. The rest of this edition will focus on recapping the notable performances and results from this past week’s midweek action.

2025 MLB Draft Stock Watch

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Ethan Conrad, OF, Wake Forest (ACC): 

Conrad has been sidelined since mid-March after injuring his shoulder during Wake Forest’s series against Miami, and earlier this week, the Demon Deacons received unfortunate news: Keith Law of The Athletic reported that Conrad will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. It’s a tough blow for both Conrad and WF, as the junior transfer had quickly emerged as a key contributor, slashing .372/.495/.722 with seven home runs while playing steady defense in center field.

Prior to the injury, we had Conrad ranked as the No. 11 overall college player on our board. This development will undoubtedly impact his draft value to some degree, as teams will now have to weigh the risk of a shoulder procedure while navigating limited in-season looks. With Conrad set to miss half the spring, clubs will need to rely heavily on medical evaluations, either through the MLB Draft Combine or direct contact with his camp for physicals and updated reports.

Despite the setback, it’s important not to overlook the total body of work. Conrad’s production this spring, along with his track record on the Cape, confirmed that he could make the jump to Power 4 competition and more than hold his own. His advanced plate approach stood out: a 14.3% strikeout rate paired with an 18.4% walk rate highlights his mature offensive game, and his blend of bat speed, zone discipline, and power give him a strong foundation moving forward. Health permitting, he still profiles as a Day 1 talent, though his draft range may ultimately hinge on how comfortable teams are with his medicals this July. 

Prediction/Opinion: At this point in the spring, I’d keep a close eye on Ethan Conrad as a potential late first-round target, particularly for postseason teams looking for value and upside. He’s starting to give off serious "future Baltimore Oriole" vibes, especially with the O’s holding three Day 1 selections. It would make a ton of sense for them to go the underslot route here with Conrad, banking on the pre-injury production, and then turning around to target a pair of high-upside preps with the remaining two picks.

Baltimore has a strong track record of maximizing value on Day 1, and Conrad fits the mold of a player they’d covet: data-friendly offensive profile, strong college performer, and signs of projection in a center field role. If the medicals check out and his camp gives team's confidence in the recovery path, don't be shocked if his name pops up in that back-half of the first round or even into the Competitive Balance Round A round.

Michael Salina, RHP, St. Bonaventure (A-10): 

It’s been a tough and unfortunate spring for the flamethrower, who just couldn’t seem to find his rhythm on the mound before injury brought everything to a halt. After some signs of trending in the right direction performance-wise, the news broke via D1Baseball’s Kendall Rogers that he’s now officially done for the season and will undergo Tommy John surgery. It’s a crushing development for a player who flashed the kind of pure stuff that had him firmly in the 3rd-to-5th round range in July’s draft.

That said, this isn’t necessarily a draft death sentence either. As our former and beloved Northeast scout Brian Recca noted on X, the Red Sox selected a TJ arm last year in a similar situation, proof that clubs are willing to roll the dice on injured arms if they believe in the long-term upside. And unlike late pop-up guys, he made four starts this season, which gave area scouts time to get reports in and submit evaluations before the shutdown. That matters.

Where this gets tricky is balancing his signability and recovery timeline. He’s an underclassman, which gives him leverage, and that makes it a challenge for teams to gauge his price tag and timeline back to the mound. In these types of cases, quality representation becomes key, often pushing for surgery and rehab expenses to be covered as part of the signing package, with some level of bonus security baked in.

All in all, I’d expect him to fall somewhere in the backend of Day 2 or Day 3, but if the right team believes in the upside and has the pool space or a long-term development lens, don’t be surprised if someone still pulls the trigger and invests in the long game.

Through his four starts this spring, he posted a 4.15 ERA over 17.1 innings, tallying 26 strikeouts to just 6 walks, while holding opposing hitters to a .239 batting average. He finished with a 1-1 record before being shut down for the year. 

Mid-Week Top Performers

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Monday: 

Tyler Wood, RHP, UC Davis (Big West) - 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R/ER, 2 BB, 4 K (67 Pitches)

In a strategic twist with their pitching approach, the Aggies opted to work backwards on the mound, starting with a bullpen arm before handing the ball to their go-to guy for length—and that man was Wood. The plan paid off in a big way, as Wood came out of the pen and delivered six shutout innings, completely stifling the Cardinals’ struggling offense. He allowed just one hit during his outing, dominating the zone and showcasing why he’s trusted in high-leverage, extended roles. Unfortunately, the offense could help and the Aggies suffered a 4-0 loss to kick off the midweek slate.