The Phillies’ stock of young pitching prospects starts with Andrew Painter. And while he’s a notch, or two, above any other pitching prospect the organization employs, there are a few others who are intriguing entering 2025.
Mick Abel
Abel is coming off the worst season of his professional career. He posted a 6.46 ERA in his first full season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, pitching 108 2/3 innings in 24 starts.
The former first-round pick didn’t flash the same level of stuff he had in previous seasons. His command wasn’t there. Abel, who has always walked hitters at a high clip, had a 15.