Grayson
Flugaur

Throughout the summer circuit and into the fall, Flugaur just flat-out dominated in front of our staff. During September’s PBR at The Rock Fall Championships, Flugaur kept up his stretch of dominance as he tallied seven strikeouts across his five dominant innings. As for his repertoire, Flugaur features a fastball with ride and life that make it a tough pitch to barrel up as he earns a ton of swings and misses on this pitch alone. He also has two different breaking balls, the first being a more traditional curveball with 11/5 break, and the second being a tightly spun slider. To round out his four-pitch arsenal, Flugaur also maintains arm speed on his changeup with late sink that only adds to his above-average repertoire. His pitchability and competitiveness round out one of the top uncommitted profiles in the state’s class. 

Flugaur is a compact 5-foot-9, 180-pounds and got the nod for Hitters on Friday. Flugaur excelled, twirling a complete game gem and allowing just one run which was just enough as the offense could only muster two runs respectively. During his seven innings Flugaur tallied 10 strikeouts in part to his fastball that sat 82-85 mph which earned him a lot of swings and misses in the zone. He also spun in two different types of breaking balls, one a more traditional curveball that flashed some late depth and the other being more of a slider which he showed a lot more feel for and got a lot of swings and misses on it as well. 

Working with tempo, polish, and ease on the mound, Flugaur’s breaking ball was amongst the best we saw all day and it’s starting to become a staple for the uncommitted right-hander’s arsenal. It’s a sharp swing-and-miss offering at 67-69 mph that checks the analytical boxes as well, spinning at a near 2,400 rpm average while averaging 17.3 inches of vertical break, too. He featured a more firm, laterally spinning slider, 71-74 mph, that averaged 18 inches of horizontal movement. His aptitude to spin both of these pitches enhances the effectiveness of Flugaur’s fastball, which is a lively 84-86 mph four-seamer that plays up in the zone with life. Finally, Flugaur threw a firm high-70s changeup at arm speed and matching slot to complete his four-pitch arsenal. He logged quality innings as a freshman for Franklin last spring and should slot right into the top of their rotation in his second season at the varsity level.

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive action with a deep sink.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate length in the arm with some stab in the hole. Releasing high 3/4 slot with a tight path to the ear.
FB: T85.9, 84.0-85.6 mph. Four seam fastball plays mostly straight. T2026, 1952 average rpm.
CB: 67.3-68.7 mph. Gradual action with above average depth. T2417, 2370 average rpm.
SL: 70.9-74.1 mph. Lateral action, separates from curveball. T2305, 2202 average rpm.
CH: 77.9-78.8 mph. Sinking action to arm side. T1343, 1276 average rpm.

Athletic 5-foot-9, 160-pound prospect that's amongst the state's top pitchers. We saw him turn in a dominant outing against Whitefish Bay at our WIAA Invitational this spring and then again at the Badger State Battle, helping lead Hitters 2024 Navy to a tournament championship. Adept mover downhill with a loose, live arm that accelerates out front with intent. Fastball primarily works in the low-80s, touching 84 mph from a low average release height and easy vertical carry through the zone. Confidence, comfort, and advanced feel to spin a sharp mid-60s breaking ball off a tight 11/5 plane; current swing-and-miss offering that can be just that at the next level. Complete combination of advanced stuff and pitchability on the mound.

Fluguar impressed with the top infield velocity across the diamond at 88 mph and translated it to the mound with a fastball that 80-81 mph, touching 82 mph. Fluguar’s fastball really projects on the mound, too, as it jumps from a lower release height (5.29 feet), with carry.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS Amongst the top arms in the state's 2024 class.
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic frame with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth hand load, slight leg kick trigger into an even stride.  Above-average hand speed. Level bat path to contact, line drive approach.
Power: 85.07 max exit velocity, averaged 75.48 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C -  mph. INF - 88 mph. OF -  mph. Long arm swing finishes out of a high 3/4 slot. Advanced arm strength for age.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, fields low to the ground at gather point. Clean exchange, some length to release, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Hands rock overhead to initiate an athletic drop/drive type delivery downhill. Level shoulders, short stride downhill, works in line to target, athletic finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action with above-average arm speed for age. Finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Impressive fastball statistical profile; averaged 19.9 inches of Induced Vertical Break that plays up from a low average release height (5.29 ft.) T2056, 1977 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Real feel to spin for strikes and as a swing-and-miss pitch. Sharp spin off an 11/5 plane, some early break at times. Can be an out-pitch for him.  T2400, 2359 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown at fastball arm speed with arm-side run.  T1374, 1314 average rpm.

Listed at 5-foot-8, 145 pounds; thin, athletic build. Fluguar played up a grade level on Sunday against CBT Wolfpack, pitching against a talented lineup, and he fit right in. He has a live, loose arm that projects well as he continues to mature and develop; attacks hitters, competitive demeanor from the mound. Sat 76-78 mph in the first, up to 79, and most notably stayed in the 75-77 range throughout his entire start, which lasted five innings. Our staff has also seen him perform very well at shortstop and he’s a left-handed hitter with a feel for the strike zone, making him an early follow to remember inside the state’s ‘24 class.

Got the start on the mound for PTA 14U in their final game of the event. Flugaur has a clean, uninterrupted arm action, controlled the strike zone and sat at an easy 75-77 mph that he was able to hold throughout the outing; jumps through the zone. Mixed in a 11/5 breaking ball to keep hitters honest but it was his ability to command the fastball that impressed above all. Plays shortstop when he’s not pitching; athletic actions, ranges well to both sides, above-average arm strength that carries with accuracy. Patient left-handed hitter with a loose bat and athletic hands that help create bat speed; quick first step out of the box. A follow 2024 two-way prospect moving forward.

Lean, athletic build. Started at shortstop for PTA Cardinal on Saturday against Quad City Hitmen Elite and would later get some work on the mound. Balanced/crouched setup, smooth load, short stride with a slight leg kick, hands separate, simple and fluid swing. Reliable defender with soft hands, is able to play on the move with bounce. On the mound, threw two scoreless innings with a strikeout, walk, and a hit. Short, quick arm action from a high ¾ slot. Drop and drive delivery, fluid rhythm throughout. Fastball topped out at 72 mph, sat between 70-71 mph with run, consistently worked inside and down in the zone. Curveball played at 54-57 mph, 11/5 shape, gradual action.