Patience pays off: Brewers pick left-hander Ethan Small in first-round after lengthy scouting process
ANDREW WAGNER
For the State Journal
Mississippi State pitcher Ethan Small pitches during a game against Tennessee April 5, in Knoxville, Tenn. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Small with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft on Monday night.
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MILWAUKEE — As a draft-eligible sophomore at Mississippi State last season, Ethan Small had the Milwaukee Brewers' attention but when draft day came and went, the Arizona Diamondbacks had selected him in the 26th round and Small decided to go back to Mississippi State for his redshirt junior season.
Where do I start... I’m so beyond thankful to have been embraced by such a great culture at MSU. To everyone who has reached out, thank you. I will respond as soon as I can. To the Brewers organization, thank you. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Now let’s win the thing!
Mississippi State pitcher Ethan Small pitches during a game against Tennessee April 5, in Knoxville, Tenn. The Milwaukee Brewers drafted Small with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft on Monday night.
