Drafting late in the first round is a tough assignment, and the Phillies have recently gone heavy after high school players with their first selection. In fact, it has been five drafts in a row, dating back to 2020 when they selected right-hander Mick Abel with the 15th overall pick. Abel just made his long-awaited MLB debut earlier this season, while the most recent four first-rounders are still waiting their turn to play at Citizens Bank Park.
Mock drafters see Phillies taking their first-round pick in 2025 MLB Draft in wildly different directions
This year, heading into the draft, the Phillies are keeping their options open, as MLB.