Now, it's being speculated by ESPN MLB writer Kiley McDaniel that Obermueller could have a quick path to "the show" now that he's in the Phillies' system. Philadelphia selected pitcher Gage Wood out of Arkansas with pick No. 26 in the first round. They then followed that up by picking the Iowa star.

University of Iowa junior left-handed pitcher Cade Obermueller was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in the second round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft. Obermueller was the 63rd pick overall.

Sergeant Bluff native and Iowa pitcher Daniel Wright was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 10th round. Wright had 20 strikeouts in his 18 appearances for the Hawkeyes last season and posted a 3.41 ERA. Prior to his time at Iowa, he played at Houston for two seasons.

If either Wood or Obermueller make an appearance for the Phillies this season, they'd do so within three months of being drafted. Still, the Phillies are in a predicament this deadline; in order to get a high-leverage bullpen arm,

The Phillies chose Gage Wood and Cade Obermueller in the 2025 MLB Draft, and it's possible they could pitch in the Majors this year.

Des Moines native Sean Gamble has been improving his MLB Draft stock playing baseball at the prestigious IMG Academy.