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Cameron Flukey, the Tigers' first-round pick in July's Major League Baseball Draft, made his third professional appearance Wednesday, Aug, 27.
Flukey, the No. 22 overall pick out of Coastal Carolina , threw three scoreless innings for the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers in a game against Clearwater at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.
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Flukey allowed just one hit and one walk, while striking out four (all on fastballs). He also hit a batter.
Cameron Flukey turns in another strong start for the Single-A @LkdFlyingTigers ⚡️ 3 IP | 1 H | 0 ER | 1 BB | 4 K The @tigers ' 2026 first-rounder topped out at 96.9 mph and has yet to allow a run in his first three pro appearances: pic.twitter.com/HoVO5d4vmg
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 27, 2026 Flukey, a 21-year-old right-hander, has yet to allow a run through the first three games of his professional career. In his debut, Aug. 12, he threw 1.1 scoreless innings , and in his second start he threw two scoreless innings. Flukey has allowed just two hits through 6.1 innings. He's walked four and hit two batters.
In his latest start, as the Tigers keep close tabs on his workload, Flukey topped out at 97 mph. Flukey had a limited final college season, missing the first two-plus months with a rib injury before returning to help lead Coastal Carolina to the College World Series. He pitched in seven games this season for Coastal Carolina, spanning 24 innings. For his college career, he struck out 232 in 180.2 innings.
Flukey is the No. 6 prospect in the Tigers' system, according to MLB Pipeline .
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Cameron Flukey, Tigers' first-round pick, still hasn't allowed a run as a pro
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