Cameron Flukey selected by Detroit Tigers in MLB Draft first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Cameron Flukey, a pitcher from South Jersey, was picked by the Detroit Tigers with the 22nd overall selection in the first round of the MLB Draft on July 11, 2026. Flukey, a graduate of Egg Harbor Township and a player for Coastal Carolina, had a junior season affected by injury, posting a 4.13 ERA in 2026. His standout season was in 2025, where he helped Coastal Carolina reach the NCAA World Series championship series. The draft continues with rounds 5 through 20 scheduled for the following day.
- •Flukey was selected by Detroit with the 22nd overall pick.
- •He had significant injuries during his junior season.
- •Flukey previously posted a 3.19 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 2025.
- •The first round of the draft took place on July 11, 2026.
- •The final rounds of the draft are scheduled for July 12, 2026.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — South Jersey's Flukey selected by Detroit in first round of MLB Draft
"South Jersey pitcher Cameron Flukey was selected by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the MLB draft.
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