With their first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies selected Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Gage Wood . After beginning his career as a relief pitcher in high-leverage situations , he transitioned into being a starting pitcher toward the end of his collegiate career. It certainly looked like the right move when he put together a historic start against the Murray State Racers in the College World Series, striking out 19 batters in a no-hitter. Landing a player with that kind of arm talent near the end of the first round certainly looked like a steal for the Phillies. For now, the team is focused on him being a starter, and the early returns are incredibly positive, earning him an award from the franchise. As shared by Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer on X, Wood has been named Philadelphia’s minor league pitcher of the month for April. Earning the award for hitter of the month was Double-A Reading infielder Alex Binelas.…