Mick Abel , a 23-year-old Phillies pitcher , did great in his MLB debut. He struck out nine batters, tying a team record for a debut, and threw fast pitches averaging 97.3 mph.
Mick Abel says he took a lot of reflections
Last year Mick Abel had to struggle during the season, but this season he improved in the minors. He filled in for injured Aaron Nola but will return to the minors soon. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes threw his first MLB complete game, allowing just three hits.
Mick Abel said, after the match:
"It's pretty cool, It's a lot more than I could have expected."
Abel said:
"It took a lot of reflection, it took a lot of understanding who I am as a person and as a man, I think the biggest thing is redefining what my version of success is, and how I can go out there and try to get 1% better every day."
Abel added:
"I want nothing more than to be back here, Everybody can say that being in the spot I am. I'm just taking what I can from today, what I did well, what I can do better, and how I can attack that going forward."
Meanwhile, Rafael Marchan, who caught Abel in Triple-A said:
"It's more attacking the hitter, first-pitch strikes. When he's ahead, he has really good stuff to get hitters out, and that's what he showed today."
Manager Rob Thomson said:
"He keeps throwing the ball like that, I guarantee he's going to be back."
Fans praise Mick Abel’s MLB debut
Fans have been very supportive of Mick Abel’s game. They praised him for a terrific performance. Here are some of the reactions.
A fan said:
“What a way to break into the Show, proud of him.”
Another fan reacted:
“Aye! Only 5 hit, but had 9 strike outs! Heck of a debut by Abel. Hoping for a bright future for him!”
Another fan said:
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“Debut like that? Rookie of the year in the making!”
Mick Abel says he took a lot of reflections
Last year Mick Abel had to struggle during the season, but this season he improved in the minors. He filled in for injured Aaron Nola but will return to the minors soon. Meanwhile, Paul Skenes threw his first MLB complete game, allowing just three hits.
Mick Abel said, after the match:
"It's pretty cool, It's a lot more than I could have expected."
Abel said:
Mick Abel's Major League debut was incredible 😮 pic.twitter.com/cqcSkLDEqJ
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2025
"It took a lot of reflection, it took a lot of understanding who I am as a person and as a man, I think the biggest thing is redefining what my version of success is, and how I can go out there and try to get 1% better every day."
Abel added:
"I want nothing more than to be back here, Everybody can say that being in the spot I am. I'm just taking what I can from today, what I did well, what I can do better, and how I can attack that going forward."
Meanwhile, Rafael Marchan, who caught Abel in Triple-A said:
"It's more attacking the hitter, first-pitch strikes. When he's ahead, he has really good stuff to get hitters out, and that's what he showed today."
Manager Rob Thomson said:
"He keeps throwing the ball like that, I guarantee he's going to be back."
Fans praise Mick Abel’s MLB debut
Fans have been very supportive of Mick Abel’s game. They praised him for a terrific performance. Here are some of the reactions.
A fan said:
What a way to break into the Show, proud of him
— Stix (@Stixmetax) May 18, 2025
“What a way to break into the Show, proud of him.”
Another fan reacted:
Aye! Only 5 hit, but had 9 strike outs! Heck of a debut by Abel. Hoping for a bright future for him!
— Capt. Moon (@HLMoonIt) May 18, 2025
“Aye! Only 5 hit, but had 9 strike outs! Heck of a debut by Abel. Hoping for a bright future for him!”
Another fan said:
Debut like that? Rookie of the year in the making!
— Rozy (@rozyyqueenie) May 18, 2025
Also Read: Phillies Star Jose Alvarado Faces Suspension From 80 Games After Violating MLB’s Drug Policy
“Debut like that? Rookie of the year in the making!”
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