2026 MLB Draft Profile: Cameron Flukey

Leading up to the 2026 MLB Draft, Fish On First brings you a series of scouting reports on top prospects in this draft class who could realistically wind up in Miami.

Overview

Position: RHP

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 210 pounds

School: Coastal Carolina

Cameron Flukey is a 6’6”, 210-pound right-handed pitcher who plays for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Flukey has missed most of the 2026 season, but he’s one of the most talented arms in the 2026 MLB Draft class. He was originally the top-ranked pitching prospect, but has fallen on draft boards due to his injury.

Coming out of high school, Flukey was a blue-chip prospect coming out of Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. On Perfect Game, Flukey was the 128th-ranked prospect and the 39th-ranked right-handed pitcher in the Class of 2023. He was also the second-ranked prospect out of the Garden State. Flukey went undrafted and signed with Coastal Carolina University.

In his freshman season, Flukey made an immediate impact for the Chanticleers. Flukey made nineteen appearances and ten starts. He posted a 3-3 record with a 5.73 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, one save, 5.27 FIP, a .242 opponent batting average, and struck out 83 batters in 55 innings pitched.

During his sophomore season, Flukey had a major breakout season and was one of the best pitchers in all of college baseball. Flukey made eighteen appearances and seventeen starts. He posted a 7-2 record with a 3.28 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one complete game shutout, a .210 opponent batting average, and 117 strikeouts in 101 ⅔ innings pitched. Flukey was named First Team All-Sun Belt Conference and was also a Third Team All-American on D1 Baseball.

So far this season, Flukey has struggled with health and hasn’t pitched well, either. Flukey has missed most of the season with a rib stress fracture. He has only made four starts this season. He has a 0-2 record with a 6.39 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 5.93 FIP,  and 17 strikeouts in 12 ⅔ innings pitched. While his strikeout percentage has increased and walk percentage decreased, hitters have a .406 BABIP against the talented right-hander.

On the mound, Flukey possesses a four-pitch arsenal including his fastball, 12-6 curveball, slider, and changeup. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and tops out at 98 with arm-side run and holds its plane well at the top of the zone.

Flukey has confidence in both of his breaking pitches. His 12-6 curveball sits in the upper-70s and has a lot of vertical drop. His slider sits in the mid-80s with a plus spin rate and usually throws it against right-handed batters as an out pitch. Against left-handed hitters, Flukey will use his changeup, which fades away from the hitter's barrels.

Strengths

• Plus fastball
• Legit four-pitch arsenal
• Great extension
• Projectable body type
• Has continued to improve on his control

Weaknesses

• Having a bad 2026 season
• Leaving pitches too much in the zone
• Might need to tweak mechanics to hide the ball better

Pro Comparison: Logan Gilbert

Projection: Top 15 pick

Bottom Line

Cameron Flukey might be available later in the first round of the MLB Draft than originally projected entering the 2026 season.

On Baseball America, Flukey is the seventh-ranked prospect in this draft class and the second-ranked pitching prospect. On MLB Pipeline, Flukey is the 13th-ranked draft prospect and second-ranked right-handed pitcher in the class.

The Marlins will have the 14th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and should be able to grab one of the top prospects in this draft class. Since Flukey's injury wasn’t arm-related, he could still be a great option for them if they're confident that they can fix his issues.

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