PBR West Virginia Updates from around the State: 2022 Christian Fluharty
April 8, 2019
The 2019 West Virginia High School Baseball season is in full swing. In our attempt to bring you coverage from all points of the state, today we continue a series of articles highlighting players from all-over West Virginia.
Christian Fluharty from Hundred HS has been impressive so far this season. At the plate, the freshman is 8-for-20 (.444) with two-doubles. On the mound, Fluharty has pitched 14 innings, striking out 33 (2.4 K's per inning average), and has only surrendered four hits and two earned runs for a 1.00 ERA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
2019 West Virginia Top Prospect Games | WV | 06/11 | Frank Loria Field |
Central West Virginia Summer Kickoff Showcase | WV | 06/26 | Sue Morris Complex |
Parkersburg College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/09 | Bennett Stump Field - City Park |
Eastern Panhandle College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/16 | Potomac State College |
West Virginia Deep South College Prospect Showcase | WV | 07/24 | Linda K Epling Stadium |
Junior Future Games | NATIONAL | 07/30 | LakePoint |
Scouting Report
8/26/18 defensively, there is tendency to funnel ball on ground as OF. Fluharty would benefit from consistently getting behind and aggressively playing through the ball in the air.
Offensively, 5-foot-8, 125 pound right-handed hitter initiates swing from open set up with knee to knee leg kick and stride staying open. Separation is solid. weight shift and hip turn are aggressive. There is subtle front side softness following heel plant. Barrel feel was demonstrated in squaring of multiple balls during round of bp. A 77 mph bat exit velocity was registered. Mechanics suggest potential development into solid offensive player.
On the mound, right-hander works out of mid 3/4 arm slot. There is balance, rhythm and repeatability to moderate effort delivery. Fastball at 72-75 mph was commanded with consistent am side run. Curveball sat 65-66 mph with 11/5 shape and moderate depth. Command of spin was solid. Change up at 68-70 mph was thrown with fastball arm speed flashing late fade/sink. Overall, young arm who presents as follow in Class of 2022.