Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel continued his scoreless streak on Wednesday evening as he logged five clean frames. He served up just three hits across five frames while striking out seven. In his previous outing, he tossed six shutout innings while striking out eight and allowing three hits. This recent stretch has been a nice bounce back for the 22-year-old as he has had a rough time adjusting to Triple-A ball this summer. Before this hot streak, Abel carried a hefty 7.19 ERA and a 1.87 WHIP through June and July. Overall, through 88 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the number-six ranked prospect in Philly holds a 5.83 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP. If Abel can continue to turn the corner, he could get a brief look at the big leagues during the stretch run.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel had his best start of the year on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Facing the Rochester Red Wings, he allowed one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. Overall, Abel has struggled immensely in 2024. Prior to Wednesday's start, he'd posted a 6.88 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and 64:53 K/BB through 68 IP. Time will tell whether this start was mere luck or a step in the direction. Regardless, his command must improve before he can succeed at the MLB level.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel has continued to struggle at Triple-A in June. In 13 innings of work, Abel has walked 10 batters and held a 9.69 ERA and 2.08 WHIP. Overall this season, the former 15th overall pick has posted a poor 7.08 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, and a 40:49 BB:K ratio in 54 innings. Last summer, the 22-year-old got a brief taste of Triple-A and struggled as well as he allowed two earned runs in just four innings. Before moving to Triple-A, the right-hander showcased elite command with eye-catching strikeout numbers. Abel looked poised to make his major league debut this season but may have to wait until next summer as he has yet to show any consistency at the top level of the minor leagues.
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel threw five scoreless innings on Wednesday for Double-A Reading. The right-hander allowed three hits, one run, three walks and struck out eight in his performance. Abel has had his ups and downs throughout the season, but he is finishing the season strong with a 1.17 ERA over his last four starts that includes eight hits, three runs and 23 K's over 23 innings. Along with Andrew Painter, the Phillies have two of the more talented prospects on the mound and one or both could be making their big-league debut in 2024. Abel remains a roster hold in dynasty leagues and could even be a buy-low candidate with his rollercoaster of a season.
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel got hit hard on Wednesday. Abel, 21, has had an up and down season for Double-A Reading, but last night's performance was by far his worst of the season. In five innings, Abel allowed six hits, eight runs, two walks and struck out seven. His biggest blemish of the evening were the four homers that he allowed. Abel has shown plenty of flashes throughout his minor league career and even started the futures game last month. He is now 3-5 with a 4.94 ERA, but has 103 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings. The 6'5 hurler is unlikely to make the Phillies this season, but he should have a pretty good chance to crack next years rotation with a strong finish to the season and good showing in Spring Training. One of the best arms on the farm, Abel should be rostered in dynasty leagues with his ability to rack up strikeouts, while continuing to improve his secondary pitches.
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel picked up the win as the opener in the MLB Futures game. He struck out Jonatan Clase and Harry Ford, with Marcelo Mayer being the lone AL player to get a hit off Abel in the first inning. His plus fastball stayed in the upper-90s in the Futures game. He's struggled this season for Double-A Reading, with a 4.75 ERA and a career-low 26.7% strikeout rate. Nevertheless, Abel is one of the game's top pitching prospects and should already be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel made his third start for Double-A Reading on Sunday and didn't miss a beat. Over five innings, the right-hander allowed one hit, no runs, three walks and recorded eight strikeouts. One of the top pitching prospects in the game Abel was recently promoted to Double-A after spending the majority of the season in High-A. Between both levels, he has gone 8-9 with a 3.91 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 99 innings. The biggest knock on the big 6'5 starter has been his ability to produce command consistently, but the hope is that with more seasoning, Abel will be ready to anchor the Phillies rotation in a couple of seasons. With his ability to produce strikeouts at a high volume and his continuing development, Abel should be on the radar of dynasty league managers.
