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Phillies consider Hunter Dietz in 2026 MLB Draft following performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:48 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Phillies consider Hunter Dietz in 2026 MLB Draft following performance

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in selecting pitcher Hunter Dietz in the upcoming 2026 MLB Draft. Dietz, a left-handed pitcher from the Arkansas Razorbacks, has shown promise this season with an impressive strikeout rate of 13.8 K/9 over 85 and 2/3 innings. Despite a challenging injury history, including a stress fracture in his elbow during his freshman year, he has maintained good control this season with a 3.3 BB/9 ratio. His pitch arsenal includes a mid-90s fastball, a curveball, a slider/cutter, and a changeup, with his command of these pitches still in development. His future role could depend on improving his changeup, which is essential for him to reach his potential as a starter instead of a reliever.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies targeting Hunter Dietz in 2026 MLB Draft
•Dietz has a 13.8 K/9 rate this season
•Injury history includes elbow stress fracture
•Dietz's pitch mix includes mid-90s fastball
•His command improvement will influence future role

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What they're saying

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The Phillies went hog wild on Pitching in last year’s draft. Will they go back to that with a Razorback this year? Baseball America projected it, so may as well write this up and see what they’d be getting if they went back to an arms race this year (last pun, I promise). Hunter is […]
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