Drafted in the Competitive Balance Round A in the 2025 draft, Ebel entered pro ball with a high level of experience and polish for a player his age. His background includes spending a lot of time around big league players and the game, as his father, Dino Ebel, has been the Dodgers' third base coach for an extended period.

The early stat line comes from a very limited sample size, so it's unfair to read too much into it, especially given that several underlying traits have stood out, going back to his prep days. He's shown strong swing decisions, consistent bat-to-ball ability, and an overall offensive approach that looks more advanced than most prep hitters at this stage of development.

The profile is built around contact ability, with the chance for a strong hit tool and the possibility of average or better power down the road. For the moment, Ebel's power shows up more in batting practice than in games. He's an average runner who likely won't make a major impact with speed, but he moves well enough to handle multiple positions defensively.

On the defensive side, Ebel played third base in high school, as he shared the left side of the infield with 2025 number 10 pick Billy Carlson. In pro ball, though, he has primarily played shortstop, with his long-term home still up in the air. The range is solid, and he shows good instincts along with clean infield actions, but as he continues to fill out physically, a move to second or third base remains possible. His arm strength projects to be a clear plus tool and should be more than enough for either spot on the left side of the infield.

There's still plenty of development ahead, but the combination of baseball awareness, offensive foundation, and defensive versatility gives Ebel a strong starting point. He went through some adjustment periods in his first exposure to pro pitching, and a return to Low-A for a full season in 2026 should provide a clearer picture of how quickly the bat might progress.