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In the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft (pick #15), the Philadelphia Phillies have selected pitcher Mick Abel from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. He was an Oregon State commit and now will have a decision to make about going to college or turning pro.
With the 15th pick in the #MLBDraft, the Phillies have selected Mick Abel, an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher from Jesuit High School (OR). pic.twitter.com/2HLK3NGfSR
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 11, 2020
Mick Abel is probably the most hyped baseball prospect from Oregon out of high school. Adley Rutchsman of course went No. 1 after three years in Corvallis; but Oregon hasn’t had a first-round high school player drafted since 1994 (Matt Smith).
Being selected with the 15th pick is special. Abel is a crazy good athlete and an exceptional right-handed pitcher. I don’t think he passes up a big payday to go to college, but stranger things have happened. Either way best of luck to Mick Abel in whatever he decides. He’ll always be an honorary Beav.