Scouting Report: Andrew Painter
Overall
Summary
Andrew Painter, 23-year-old Phillies rookie pitcher, is struggling early in his MLB career with a 1-4 record and 6.89 ERA through 7 starts and 32⅔ innings. His fastball, averaging 96.1 mph, is his primary concern—batters are hitting .373 with a .576 slugging percentage against it, with only an 8.7% whiff rate (118th out of 124 pitchers). He allowed 8 runs in 3⅔ innings against the Athletics, including 3 home runs on two-strike fastballs. However, his FIP (3.59) suggests underlying performance is better than ERA indicates, and his 6.8% walk rate ranks in the 76th percentile. Manager Don Mattingly and analysts remain patient, comparing his trajectory to Cole Hamels' early struggles. Painter is working with pitching coach Caleb Cotham to improve fastball command and movement.
Strengths
- Fastball velocity elite at 96.1 mph
- FIP of 3.59 significantly better than 6.89 ERA, indicating underlying performance is stronger
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