Andrew Painter
#24 SP · Phillies
Height
6'7"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
23
College
N/A
Draft
2021, Rd 1, #13
Bats/Throws
R/R
A+
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Andrew, in One Read
On the field, Andrew Painter grades out as an excellent SP for Phillies (A+ Performance). That places him 7th of 252 graded starting pitchers. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 10 | 5.4 | 1-5 | 40 | 1.46 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | | 11 | 5.74 | 1-6 | 43 | 1.52 | 53.1 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
A+
FCA+
Per-game impact for Andrew Painter pencils out to a A+ performance grade. The 23-year-old right-hander has arrived as a legitimate franchise-caliber starter, translating years of prospect development into tangible big-league results during his rookie season. His strikeout rate stands out as his most dominant calling card — 43 strikeouts across 11 games represents the kind of high-velocity, swing-and-miss stuff that scouts and front offices build rotations around. The one-win ledger through early June reflects a combination of limited run support and the natural variance of pitcher-friendly environments; his performance has consistently outpaced the win total, which is precisely why the A+ grade captures the full scope of his impact rather than relying on the win-loss record alone. The Phillies' recent moves to bolster their rotation and position players — adding depth arms and position reinforcements across late May — signal organizational recognition that Painter's debut represents a genuine cornerstone moment worth investing around. With the team sitting at 34-29 and clawing back into playoff contention in the division, his ability to sustain this elite production trajectory over a full season will be the difference between a middling roster and a threat that can extend into October.
How Andrew Compares at the Position
Andrew Painter ranks 7th of 252 graded starting pitchers by performance. That slots Andrew between Chase Burns (A+) just ahead and Gerrit Cole (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Chase BurnsRedsA+Jack LeIterRangersA+Tarik SkubalTigersA+Andrew PainterA+
Graded lower
Gerrit ColeYankeesRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6/6 | vs CHW | L 3-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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