The Philadelphia Phillies had to wait until the 26th pick in the first round of Sunday's MLB Draft to make their initial selection. They ended up getting their guy in Gage Wood out of the University of Arkansas, making their minor -league pitching depth even more scary.
However, the club did just miss out on the chance to draft a young player who models his game after the organization's superstar, Bryce Harper.
Phillies narrowly missed golden opportunity to draft Bryce Harper's biggest fan Andrew Fischer
Andrew Fischer was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 20th pick of the 2025 MLB Draft. The 6'1" infielder is known for his plus-power that grades out at a 60 in the 20-80 scouting scale in MLB.com's scouting report. While he has spent time at first, second, and third base, as well as some left field, the Tennessee product played a majority of his time at first base in 2025.
In his interview with the MLB Network crew following his selection, Fischer mentioned that he models his offensive approach after none other than the Phillies' first baseman.
When asked about who he loved to watch growing up, the newest member of the Brewers organization noted that he tries to emulate Harper in the box. He spoke about respecting the way Harper plays the game, complimenting both his on-the-field talent and the energy that he brings to the game.
In watching some of Fischer's highlights, it is evident that he has a similar hack to the Phillies' slugger. Both players swing hard and can demolish a baseball if their barrel connects.
Fischer smashed 25 home runs in his 2025 season at the University of Tennessee. He is a left-handed power bat, just like his role model in Harper.
Prior to becoming a Volunteer, he played at Duke and Mississippi in his first two collegiate seasons. While Fischer hit well at both stops, he had his breakout in Tennessee as he posted an impressive 1.257 OPS and reached base safely in each of the Volunteers' games last season.
While he may not have been a perfect fit for the Phillies at this point, he should fit in well in Milwaukee and could signal the end of a former Phillies player's tenure there. The 21-year-old slugger projects to play the corner infield and could bump Rhys Hoskins out, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.