Fourteen of the Phils' picks, including first eight, were pitchers and assistant GM Brian Barber explains why.

The Phillies have a type: college pitchers. They used their first six picks in this year’s draft on collegiate arms as they did not draft a high schooler until the seventh round. The Phillies followed Sunday night’s selections — Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood,

The 2025 MLB Draft picked back up on Monday for rounds 4-20. With rounds 1-3 on Sunday night, the Phillies stocked up on college pitchers, highlighted by the selection of Arkansas right-hander Gage Wood and his overpowering fastball at 26th overall.