Phillies Prospect Andrew Painter Dazzles in Spring Training Debut

The 19-year-old right-hander retired all six batters he faced in two perfect innings against the Yankees.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his first Grapefruit League start in three years, retiring all six batters he faced in two scoreless innings against the Yankees. Painter struck out one batter and his fastball averaged 96.8 mph, touching 97.8 mph. The 19-year-old right-hander is the Phillies' No. 2 prospect and the No. 28 prospect in baseball, and he entered Spring Training with a chance to make the Opening Day roster.

Why it matters

Painter's impressive debut is a promising sign for the Phillies, who are hoping the young phenom can contribute to their pitching staff this season. The team has high hopes for Painter, who is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.

The details

Painter retired all six batters he faced, striking out Jasson Domínguez on a 2-2 slider to end the first inning. He needed only six pitches to finish the second inning. Painter's fastball averaged 96.8 mph and touched 97.8 mph, showcasing his electric stuff.

  • Painter made his first Grapefruit League start in three years on March 1, 2026.

The players

Andrew Painter

A 19-year-old right-handed pitcher who is the Phillies' No. 2 prospect and the No. 28 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.

Jasson Domínguez

A Yankees prospect who Painter struck out to end the first inning.

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The takeaway

Painter's dominant debut is an exciting sign for the Phillies, who are hoping the young phenom can contribute to their pitching staff this season and establish himself as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.