Ethan Small

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77+13 innings. [18]

Small was assigned to Triple-A Nashville to begin the 2022 season. On May 30, 2022, Small was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time to make a spot start against the Chicago Cubs. [19]

Small was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to begin the 2023 season. [20] He made two major league appearances for Milwaukee on the year, struggling to an 11.25 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 4.0 innings of work. On February 1, 2024, Small was designated for assignment by the Brewers. [21]

San Francisco Giants

On February 5, 2024, the Brewers traded Small to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations. [22] He was placed on the 60–day injured list to begin the season after suffering a moderate right oblique strain. [23]

Pitching style

Small features a lively low- to mid-90 mph fastball—scouts often described it as a "rising" fastball—a curveball and changeup. [24] He has been known to vary his windup timing on his pitches, to give him an advantage over hitters, similar to pitchers such as Marcus Stroman and Johnny Cueto. [25]

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Ethan Small
Ethan Small.jpg
Small playing with the Mississippi State Bulldogs
San Francisco Giants – No. 63
Pitcher
Born: (1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 (age 27)
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
May 30, 2022, for the Milwaukee Brewers