Crawford, Abel lead Phillies' Organization All-Stars
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 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Philadelphia Phillies. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Lehigh Valley: 80-66
Reading ace delivers a more-than-Abel effort
In what could be his final start of the 2023 season, Phillies No. 2 prospect Mick Abel dazzled, delivering one of the most impressive outings of his second full pro campaign. The hard-throwing right-hander silenced the Rumble Ponies' offense Wednesday, whiffing eight batters while yielding just one run on three
Two Threshers to Represent Phillies in All-Star Futures Game
The rosters for the 2023 All-Star Futures Game were announced this past weekend, and a pair of Threshers are set to represent the Phillies in a contest showcasing some of baseball's top young talent ahead of the Midsummer Classic. Current Threshers outfielder Justin Crawford and 2021 Threshers' hurler Mick Abel
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
Camp Recap, March 24th: Viars’ Late Grand Slam Seals Victory
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Jordan Viars hit a towering grand slam in the eighth inning to help the Phillies minor leaguers take down the Yankees 7-2 at the Carpenter Complex on Friday afternoon. Philadelphia’s minor league camp faces the Blue Jays on Saturday morning. Pitching was strong at the start for
The Road to The Show™: Phillies righty Abel
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at second-ranked Phillies prospect Mick Abel. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Coming into the season, Mick Abel seemed to be
Abel Garners EL Pitcher of the Week
Right-handed starter and Phillies #2 prospect Mick Abel received the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week award for his performance against Hartford. Abel threw five shutout innings to start Sunday’s ballgame quieting the Double-A Rockies affiliate. He shutout the Yard Goats, only allowing just one hit and three walks. Abel
Fightins Hold on to Win in Abel's Debut
BOX SCORE | POR 3, REA 4 The Reading Fightin Phils scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning off to back-to-back homers and it ended up being all they needed. They weathered the Portland Sea Dogs’ (Red Sox) comeback efforts throughout the game and picked up a
The Difference a Year Makes: Being Drafted in 2020
2020 was an unprecedented year for all of us, but for Phillies’ first-round draft pick Mick Abel, it was extraordinary. The Portland, Oregon, native was anticipating his senior baseball season with Jesuit High School (Oregon). The team had won the 6A state championship the year before, and the Crusaders were
Scouting report: Phillies' Mick Abel
MiLB.com's Scouting Report series spotlights players who are just starting their professional careers, focusing on what the experts are projecting for these young phenoms. Here's a look at top-ranked Phillies prospect Mick Abel. For more player journeys on The Road to The Show, click here.
State of the System: Philadelphia Phillies
Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlights prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offers a peek at 2021. There are things to like about where