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| Cameron Flukey | |
|---|---|
| Detroit Tigers | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 13, 2005 Galloway Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Cameron Vincent Flukey (born April 13, 2005) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.
Amateur career
[edit]Flukey attended Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, where he played baseball. As a junior in 2022, he pitched to a 5-2 record, a 3.10 ERA, and 63 strikeouts.[1] In 2023, his senior season, he posted a 6-2 record, a 0.45 ERA, and 83 strikeouts.[2] He also hit .253 with 15 RBI.[3] Flukey was considered a top high school prospect for 2023 Major League Baseball draft and was invited and attended the 2023 MLB Draft Combine.[4] However, Flukey went unselected in the draft and thus enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to play college baseball with the Chanticleers.
As a freshman for Coastal Carolina in 2024, Flukey appeared in 19 games (making ten starts) and went 3-3 with a 5.73 ERA and 83 strikeouts over 55 innings.[5] As a sophomore, he moved into the team's starting rotation full-time, helping lead them to the 2025 Men's College World Series.[6] Flukey made 18 appearances (17 starts) and pitched to an 8-2 record, a 3.19 ERA, and 118 strikeouts over 101+2⁄3 innings.[7][8] Across four postseason appearances, he posted a 3.27 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 22 innings.[9] Flukey opened the 2026 season considered a top prospect for the upcoming MLB draft.[10] After making his season debut, Flukey was scratched from his next scheduled start before it was announced he would be sidelined with a stress reaction in his rib cage.[11] Flukey missed close to two months before returning to play in late April.[12] For the 2026 season, Flukey made a total of seven starts in which he had a 0-2 record, a 4.13 ERA, and 31 strikeouts across 24 innings pitched.[13] After the season, he entered the transfer portal.[14]
Professional career
[edit]Flukey was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round with the 22nd overall pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball draft.[15] He signed with the Tigers on July 15 for $3.8 million.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ↑ Friedman, Josh. "How did EHT's Cameron Flukey become a darling of MLB scouts? Inside his transformation". Courier-Post. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ McGarry, Mike (June 19, 2023). "EHT pitcher to participate in MLB Draft Combine this week in Phoenix". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Friedman, Josh. "Who were the top high school baseball players in the area in 2023? South Jersey All-Stars". Courier-Post. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Minnick, Kevin (June 16, 2023). "Baseball: Flukey, Echavarria among six NJ players invited to MLB Draft Combine". nj. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Gerson, Aria. "Coastal Carolina thriving at 2025 College World Series by building an elite pitching staff". USA TODAY. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Russo, John (June 11, 2025). "Egg Harbor Township's Cameron Flukey and Coastal Carolina ready for College World Series". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Rudney, Jacob (September 25, 2025). "'Way Too Early' 2026 College Baseball Award Predictions". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Introducing the Top 20 college prospects in the 2026 Draft class". MLB.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- ↑ Blondin, Alan (January 8, 2026). "Coastal Carolina's Flukey named preseason national pitcher of the year". MyHorryNews.com. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ↑ Russo, John (December 10, 2025). "Can this Egg Harbor Township graduate get drafted in the top 10 of the 2026 MLB Draft?". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ Malone, Daniel (February 25, 2026). "Cameron Flukey Injury: Top 2026 MLB Draft Pitching Prospect To Miss Time With Rib Cage Injury". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ Blondin, Alan (April 28, 2026). "Flukey's return gives Coastal Carolina hope for another postseason run". MyHorryNews.com. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Draft stock watch: Cholowsky's season ends; Flora, Lackey step up in NCAA Regionals". MLB.com. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Blondin, Alan (June 29, 2026). "Coastal Carolina pitcher Cameron Flukey enters NCAA transfer portal". MyHorryNews.com. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- ↑ Romo, Christian. "Detroit Tigers select RHP Cameron Flukey at No. 22 in 2026 MLB Draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 11, 2026.
- ↑ McCosky, Chris. "Tigers sign two of top three draft picks, including first-rounder". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Major League Baseball Draft Signing Bonuses". San Francisco Chronicle. July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bio