Catching Up With: Mick Abel
The Phillies have recently been associated with strong hitting, the power of Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the five-tool guys like JT Realmuto and now Trea Turner. However, if you take a close look at their minor league system, that narrative may soon change. All three of their top three
Painter, veteran bats bring the noise for Phillies
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Painter named Phillies MiLB Pitcher of the Year
The Reading Fightin Phils are excited to announce that right-handed starter Andrew Painter has been named the Philadelphia Phillies Paul Owens Award winner. This honor is given to one position player and one pitcher who have led the farm system throughout the season. Andrew Painter, 19, is Philadelphia's #1 prospect
Painter, Tatum Shine in R-Phils Victory
BOX SCORE | NH 0, REA 11 The Reading Fightin Phils shutout the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 11-0 on a perfect Friday night. The team tied their season-high 15 hits with everyone in the starting nine recording a base knock. The Fightins even turned a triple play, their first since
Dominant Pitching, Clutch Hitting Secures Fightins Victory
BOX SCORE | REA 3, HFD 1 The Reading Fightin Phils beat the Hartford Yard Goats 3-1 on a beautiful Saturday night. Dominant pitching and clutch hitting gave Reading a big win.
Painter draws up six zeros in Double-A debut
It might be reasonable to question how a 19-year-old pitcher, of any pedigree, would fare at the Double-A level, but Andrew Painter is cut from a different cloth. Though instead of wiping away watercolors, this one is mopping up opposing batters. Painter, the Phillies’ top-ranked prospect and No. 25 in
Painter Shines, Ortiz Slams in Win
BOX SCORE | POR 0, REA 8 The Reading Fightin Phils clicked at the plate and on the field as they shutout the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) 8-0 to clinch a series victory on Sunday. The R-Phils won four games in the six game set. Andrew Painter claimed his
Painter Dominates as Threshers Down Tarpons 3-0
BOX SCORE CLEARWATER, FL - Right-hander Andrew Painter, the 13th overall pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2021 MLB Draft, dazzled as the Clearwater Threshers shutout the Tampa Tarpons 3-0 for a fifth straight victory in front of 4,952 on Saturday night at BayCare Ballpark. Painter, a 19-year old
Sixth Inning Dooms Threshers In 5-4 Loss to Mets
BOX SCORE ST. LUCIE, FL - Despite holding a 2-0 lead at the end of five innings, the Clearwater Threshers fell 5-4 to the St. Lucie Mets in front of 3,516 at Clover Park on Saturday night. Right-hander Andrew Painter, a first round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies, made