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Phillies First-Round Pick Impressed This Legendary Player

DAVID, PANAMA - AUGUST 19: Andrew Painter #24 of United States pitches in the 2nd inning during the final match of WSBC U-15 World Cup Super Round at Estadio Kenny Serracin on August 19, 2018 in David, Panama. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted Andrew Painter, a right-handed pitcher from Cavalry Christian Academy in Florida.

The young arm already has quite a few accolades to his name and a good relationship with Joe Girardi. Now, he can add something else to his resumé:

Impressing Pedro Martinez.