Houston Astros Prospect Profile: Ethan Frey
Ethan Frey – OF
HT/WT: 6’6″/225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | School: Louisiana State University | DOB: 03/15/04
Overview:
Frey was selected by the Astros in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, with the team going over slot to secure his signing. The former LSU standout enjoyed a breakout junior year, batting .331 with 15 doubles, 13 home runs, and 50 RBIs across 62 games. He played primarily DH his last year in LSU due to a labrum injury but is healthy now.
Standing 6’6″, Frey combines impressive size with surprising athleticism and speed. He offers above-average power and has the tools to play center field, though he could eventually settle into a corner outfield role. He is off to a solid start with Fayetteville in his pro debut and hitting .297 with more walks than strikeouts through 11 games.
Baseball America had the following to say about Frey: “Now listed at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Frey is an imposing look in the righthanded batters box with plenty of strength and raw power. He’s a patient hitter with enough pop to homer to all fields, and as a junior did a nice job making contact against all pitch types with a big swing that can get lengthy at times. There’s plenty of pressure on Frey’s hit/power combination because he has real defensive questions.”
Articles:
Astros Draft Ethan Frey #95 Overall
Stats (via BRef):
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | Lev | Aff | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | Louisiana State | SEC | NCAA | 19 | 23 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .263 | .348 | .316 | .664 | |
| 2023 | 19 | La Crosse | NWDS | Smr | 25 | 126 | 92 | 18 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 27 | .261 | .444 | .380 | .825 | |
| 2024 | 20 | Louisiana State | SEC | NCAA | 34 | 65 | 57 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 16 | .228 | .292 | .281 | .573 | |
| 2025 | 21 | Louisiana State | SEC | NCAA | 62 | 212 | 181 | 43 | 60 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 47 | .331 | .420 | .641 | 1.061 | |
| 2025 | 21 | Fayetteville | CARL | A | HOU | 11 | 49 | 37 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | .297 | .429 | .351 | .780 |
Notes/Transactions:
07/23/25 – Signed with Astros
08/05/25 – Assigned to Fayettevile (Single-A)
Highlights:
Ethan Frey RBI double for the Woodpeckers! #Astros pic.twitter.com/Sbfrp3cfep
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 14, 2025
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