• Full name Philip James Abner
  • Born 05/05/2002 in Charlotte, NC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Charlotte Christian
  • Drafted in the 6th round (175th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 (signed for $300,000).
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    As a draft-eligible sophomore, Abner became one of the key relievers on Florida’s College World Series team and he went 3-0, 3.16 with three saves. His fastball gets up to 95 mph with rising life and he mixes in both a sweeping slider and a solid changeup. He has a strong build at 6-foot-1, 230 pounds and has a chance to develop as a starter (a role he pitched in during the Cape Cod League), though he’ll need to refine his control in that role.

Career Transactions

  • Salt River Rafters activated LHP Philip Abner.
  • LHP Philip Abner assigned to Hillsboro Hops from Visalia Rawhide.
  • Visalia Rawhide activated LHP Philip Abner from the 7-day injured list.
  • LHP Philip Abner assigned to ACL D-backs from Visalia Rawhide.
  • Visalia Rawhide placed LHP Philip Abner on the 7-day injured list.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks signed LHP Philip Abner.

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