The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Arkansas standout pitcher Gage Wood in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, and could be an answer for the bullpen woes.

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,

It marked the first time the Phillies had selected three pitchers with its first three draft picks since 1994.