Orioles Projected to Select Coastal Carolina's Ace in 2026 MLB Draft

Baltimore holds the 7th overall pick in the upcoming draft

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Baltimore Orioles are projected to select Coastal Carolina right-handed pitcher Cameron Flukey with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Flukey, who is currently sidelined with a stress reaction in his rib cage, had a strong sophomore season in 2025, posting a 3.19 ERA with 118 strikeouts in 101.2 innings.

Why it matters

The Orioles have not drafted in the 7th spot in the first round since 2003, when they selected Nick Markakis. While they won't get one of the very top prospects, they will still have a chance to add a talented college arm to their system as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

Flukey impressed last year, more than holding his own against a stacked LSU lineup in Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series finals. The Orioles have recently gravitated towards college athletes in the draft, and Flukey could fit that mold if he can get healthy and continue to solidify his status as one of the top pitchers in this class.

  • The 2026 MLB Draft order was set back in December 2025.
  • The Orioles will be drafting 7th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft.

The players

Cameron Flukey

A right-handed pitcher from Coastal Carolina University who is currently sidelined with a stress reaction in his rib cage, but is projected to be one of the top pitchers in the 2026 MLB Draft class.

Baltimore Orioles

The MLB team that holds the 7th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and is projected to select Cameron Flukey.

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What they’re saying

“Flukey more than held his own against a stacked LSU lineup in Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series finals, capping off a sophomore season where he posted a 3.19 ERA with 118 strikeouts in 101.2 innings. He is currently sidelined with a stress reaction in his rib cage, but there is plenty of time for him to get healthy and solidify his standing as one of the top-tier arms in this class.”

— Joel Reuter, Bleacher Report Writer (Bleacher Report)

What’s next

Flukey will look to return from his rib cage injury as soon as possible and continue to dominate at the college level, solidifying his status as a top draft prospect for the Orioles and other teams.

The takeaway

The Orioles have an opportunity to add a talented college pitcher to their system with the 7th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, as they look to build on their recent success and continue to develop their farm system.