P | Bats/Throws: R/R | 6' 0" 205 lbs | Age: 22
Draft: 2025 | Rd. 1, No. 26, Philadelphia Phillies | Arkansas
MLB Pipeline Rank
W L ERA G GS SV IP SO WHIP
2025 0 1 4.50 1 1 0 2 5 1.50
Career Minors 0 1 4.50 1 1 0 2 5 1.50
G W-L ERA IP SO WHIP
2025 1 0-1 4.50 2 5 1.50
Career Minors 1 0-1 4.50 2 5 1.50

Standard Minor League Pitching Statistics

SeasonTmLGLWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIP
2025 Clearwater Threshers FSL A 0 1 4.50 1 1 0 2.0 1 1 1 0 2 5 1.50

Scouting Report

2025

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50

After Wood became Arkansas' closer as a freshman in 2023 and then continued to log high-leverage relief innings as a sophomore, scouts looked forward to him joining the rotation this spring. He came down with a shoulder impingement after his second start and missed two months before coming back for the stretch run. Though his command was sporadic at times following his return, he delivered a 19-strikeout no-hitter against Murray State at the College World Series, with only a hit batter keeping him from a perfect game. His combination of stuff and strikes helped him climb into the first round, landing with the Phillies and signing for a below-slot $3 million.

Wood had one of the best fastballs in the Draft class, sitting at 94-96 mph and reaching 98. Its combination of velocity and carry, along with his low release height and flat approach angle, produce elite rates of chases, as well as overall and in-zone swings and misses. He relies heavily on his heater and a power 82-85 mph curveball that shows flashes of becoming a plus pitch.

Wood's upper-80s slider isn't nearly as effective as his curve and he barely uses a changeup with similar velocity and decent fade. After battling the strike zone as a freshman, he carried a five percent walk rate the last two seasons. He has the ingredients to succeed as a starter, though he has also had shoulder issues in high school and will have to prove he can handle the workload.


Draft

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Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 55 | Overall: 50

After Wood became Arkansas' closer as a freshman in 2023 and then continued to log high-leverage relief innings as a sophomore, scouts looked forward to him joining the rotation this spring. He came down with a shoulder impingement after his second start and missed two months before coming back for the stretch run. Though his command was sporadic at times following his return, he delivered a 19-strikeout no-hitter against Murray State at the College World Series, with only a hit batter keeping him from a perfect game. His combination of stuff and strikes could land him in the middle of the first round.

Wood has one of the best fastballs in the Draft, sitting at 94-96 mph and reaching 98. Its combination of velocity and carry, along with his low release height and flat approach angle, produce elite rates of chases, as well as overall and in-zone swings and misses. He relies heavily on his heater and a power 82-85 mph curveball that shows flashes of becoming a plus pitch.

Wood's upper-80s slider isn't nearly as effective as his curve and he barely uses a changeup with similar velocity and decent fade. After battling the strike zone as a freshman, he has carried a 5 percent walk rate the last two seasons. He has the ingredients to succeed as a starter, though he has also had shoulder issues in high school and will have to prove he can handle the workload.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
09/05/2025 RHP Gage Wood assigned to Clearwater Threshers from FCL Phillies.
08/07/2025 RHP Gage Wood assigned to FCL Phillies.
07/22/2025 Philadelphia Phillies signed RHP Gage Wood.
06/03/2025 RHP Gage Wood assigned to College Workout.
01/23/2025 RHP Gage Wood assigned to Arkansas Razorbacks.
06/04/2024 Falmouth Commodores activated RHP Gage Wood.
06/04/2024 RHP Gage Wood assigned to Falmouth Commodores.
06/04/2024 Falmouth Commodores activated RHP Gage Wood.
06/04/2024 Falmouth Commodores activated RHP Gage Wood.
02/12/2024 RHP Gage Wood assigned to Arkansas Razorbacks.
02/05/2023 RHP Gage Wood assigned to Arkansas Razorbacks.