Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Andrew Painter is a highly touted Phillies rookie right-handed pitcher in his first MLB season. Through six appearances and 32⅔ innings, Painter has posted a 6.89 ERA with a 5.28 ERA in limited starts, though his underlying metrics (3.59 FIP, 0.93 HR/9, 6.8% walk rate in 76th percentile) suggest better performance than his surface numbers indicate. His fastball averages 96.1 mph but has been hit hard (.373 BA, .576 SLG against). He's struggled with command and consistency early in the season, including allowing 8 runs in 3⅔ innings against the Athletics. However, he's shown improvement against left-handed hitters (.716 OPS vs .857 in 2025) and is working with pitching coach Caleb Cotham to refine his fastball command. Painter remains highly sought after in trade discussions despite his early struggles.
Strengths
- + Highly touted prospect with strong pedigree
- + Fastball velocity averaging 96.1 mph
- + Improved performance against left-handed hitters (.716 OPS)
- + Low home run rate (0.93 per 9 innings)
- + Walk rate in 76th percentile (6.8%)
- + FIP (3.59) significantly better than ERA (6.89), suggesting defensive issues rather than pitcher issues
- + Working actively with pitching coach on command improvement
- + Teams still interested in trading for him
Injury Status: day-to-day
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