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. 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 or first base as some scouts project him there.
The 21-year-old hit .330 with 5 doubles, 3 home runs, 17 runs batted in and an impressive 20 walks to 25 strikeouts. This worked out to an impressive 166 wRC+. He also posted a ridiculous 6.2% swinging strike rate and a 83.4% contact rate in his pro debut.
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 | 26 | 122 | 100 | 20 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 25 | .330 | .434 | .470 | .904 |
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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