July 13, 2025Jul 13 15 minutes ago, John Blutarski said:That's definitely a surprising statRight. 4 weeks ago he was around .210
July 13, 2025Jul 13 Either die the hero or live long enough to see yourself become Romano….Strahm died the hero
July 13, 2025Jul 13 19 minutes ago, TV Guy said:What could possibly go wrong with the bullpen?Pleasant surprise.
July 13, 2025Jul 13 1 minute ago, Bwestbrook36 said:Ive never hated a win so much LMAOWelcome to 2025 Phillies baseball
July 13, 2025Jul 13 3 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:Ive never hated a win so much LMAOSomething you gotta get used to. A lot of ugly wins for this team
July 13, 2025Jul 13 If you really want to torture yourself can watch the mlb draft and see who the Phillies draft. I think the unc catcher Luke Stevenson makes sense. If they grab him then kind of feels like it allows Tait to be traded away
July 14, 2025Jul 14 Just now, Bwestbrook36 said:Are we happy with this pick?Chance he could actually be a backend reliever this year.
July 14, 2025Jul 14 1 minute ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:Chance he could actually be a backend reliever this year.Can he hit though?
July 14, 2025Jul 14 1 minute ago, RoadToHell said:Can he hit though?Hit like the Phillies or actually good?
July 14, 2025Jul 14 23GageWoodRHP, ArkansasBioStatsNewsVideoAGE21BATSRDOB12/15/2003THROWSRHT6' 0"DRAFTED2025, 1st (26) - PHIWT205Video scouting report »Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50After Wood became Arkansas' closer as a freshman in 2023 and then continued to log high-leverage relief innings as a sophomore, scouts looked forward to him joining the rotation this spring. He came down with a shoulder impingement after his second start and missed two months before coming back for the stretch run. Though his command was sporadic at times following his return, he delivered a 19-strikeout no-hitter against Murray State at the College World Series, with only a hit batter keeping him from a perfect game. His combination of stuff and strikes could land him in the middle of the first round.Wood has one of the best fastballs in the Draft, sitting at 94-96 mph and reaching 98. Its combination of velocity and carry, along with his low release height and flat approach angle, produce elite rates of chases, as well as overall and in-zone swings and misses. He relies heavily on his heater and a power 82-85 mph curveball that shows flashes of becoming a plus pitch.Wood's upper-80s slider isn't nearly as effective as his curve and he barely uses a changeup with similar velocity and decent fade. After battling the strike zone as a freshman, he has carried a 5 percent walk rate the last two seasons. He has the ingredients to succeed as a starter, though he has also had shoulder issues in high school and will have to prove he can handle the workload.
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