As the 2025 season began, it marked a pivotal year for now former Philadelphia Phillies prospect Mick Abel, and it turned into a special one. The young right-hander started strong, earned a promotion to the majors just a few months in, and then capped off the campaign by being named the International League Pitcher of the Year.
His Triple-A season was recognized across the league, as managers and broadcasters in the International League voted for the award.
Abel pitched for two teams in the International League, appearing in 18 total games and posting a 7–2 record with a dominant 2.