Scouting Report: Andrew Bash

Summary

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.