Available Post-Grad 2024: Canadian Pitcher with NCAA D1 experience, 92MPH Fastball, 28 K’s in 26 IP in 2023, and Coaching experience
Name: Josh Fluet
Height: 180cm
Weight: 95kg
DOB: March 16, 2002
Date Available: June 1, 2024
Will Pay FlightBats: R
Throws: R
Positions: SP, RP
Positions (alt): Youth Coach, SP, RP
College: Allen County Community College; Texas Southern University; Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Personal
FB max velo: 92.0 mph, SL max velo: 81.0 mph, CB max velo: 76.0 mph
Definitely one of the hardest workers. I am always one of the loudest guys in the dugout during games, I love cheering on my teammates. I like to consider myself a leader and love talking about baseball and things we can work on.
I started my career as a freshman at Allen County Community College in a competitive Junior College conference, the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC), which included multiple top-25 ranked teams over my 2 years there. I earned a starting role and pitched to a 5.70 ERA in 8 games while having a 2/1 K:BB ratio and a WHIP of 1.52. A solid freshman campaign led to improvements in my sophomore year. I started 9 games and pitched to a 4.75 ERA over 53.0 innings with 55 strikeouts to 19 walks, 2 HBPs, and a WHIP of 1.26.
This earned me the opportunity to play Division 1 baseball with Texas Southern University. Mixing in starts and relief appearances, I had plenty of success facing Power 5 teams, including the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas, as well as against strong conference opponents. Pitching to a 7.96 ERA through 8 appearances and 4 starts. I held a 1.77 WHIP and 28 strikeouts through 26.0 innings.
After my junior season with TSU, I entered the transfer portal. In combination with that decision, I decided to train with Driveline to redesign myself as a pitcher. I gained 6 mph and developed a new slider and spike curveball. While training I committed to Division 2 Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the top 5 ranked Great American Conference, with multiple appearances against top 25 ranked teams. As a starting pitcher this year, as of April 8th, I currently have a 3.19 ERA in 31 innings pitched. Holding opponents to a 0.222 BAVG, with a 1.32 WHIP, and 17K/14BB. Although the strike-out numbers are lower this year, the ability to keep hitters off-balanced with weak contact has allowed me to be a very successful pitcher.
I am looking for a team where I can continue developing myself as a baseball player and as a person. I have always wanted to play professional baseball and want to travel the world. I still think I have a lot to offer baseball before I stop playing and I want to see where the game will take me. I’ve always been a hard worker and I want to find a team that not only wants to win but wants its players to succeed. I am open to playing anywhere around the world and look forward to whatever experiences lay ahead.
Career highlights
- Male athlete of the month – Allen County College in April 2022
- 2019 PBL all-star
- Threw a no-hitter in 2018
- Pitched at Minute Maid Park (home of the Houston Astros) in 2023
- Pitched against two Division 1 Power 5 teams (University of Missouri and University of Kansas)
Coaching
I bring a lot of baseball knowledge to the table. I grew up with my dad who was on the Canadian olympic team when he was younger and I’ve learned everything I know from him. I have played for many different teams around the US and Canada and also train with Driveline. I feel like with all my experience, I bring a different perspective that a lot of others don’t have. I find that as a coach, I really try and relate to the person I am coaching and try to approach it with an open mind. Meaning that I am able to adapt to whatever way the person learns best.
Overseas Goals
I really just love playing. I love baseball and being a part of a team and I’m not ready to give that up yet. I have also always envisioned myself living overseas at some point in my life and getting the chance to play baseball at the same time is a dream come true.
In my off-seasons, I workout with Driveline in Kent, Washington.
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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4 Years | Pitching and assistant coach | White Rock Baseball | Youth | Youth baseball and private lessons. Worked with youth players ages 7-14 on different areas of pitching, including teaching them how to properly warm up, throwing mechanics, fielding, pitching accuracy, velocity, and different aspects of the mental game of baseball. |
2 Years | Private Lessons | Youth | As well as being a coach for White Rock Baseball, I have also been working as a private lesson coach as well. I have worked with kids ages 7-15. I tend to work individually with kids but have also successfully ran group lessons on my own with up to 6 young kids, as well as running team practices for organized teams. |
Stats
College/Amateur Pitching
Year | Team | ERA | GS | CG | IP | H | SO | BB | HBP | R | ER | Wins | Losses | SV | WHIP |
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2021 | Allen County Community College | 5.90 | 8 | 0 | 29.0 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.52 |
2022 | Allen County Community College | 4.75 | 9 | 0 | 53.0 | 48 | 55 | 19 | 2 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1.26 |
2022 | Nanaimo Night Owls | 7.43 | 2 | 0 | 13.1 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.100 |
2023 | Texas Southern University | 7.96 | 4 | 0 | 26.0 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.769 |
2024 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | 5.63 | 7 | 0 | 32.0 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 30 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.531 |
Testimonials
Josh Fluet is not only a good baseball prospect. He has the heart and character of someone who will be a great success at whatever he decides to do in life. I fully endorse him as a player and as a great human being.
Additional Info
Playing preferences: Europe Semi-pro (ie. Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, France etc.), Europe Pro (Italy, The Netherlands), Australia Semi-pro (State Leagues), Australia Pro (Australian Baseball League), New Zealand Semi-pro, South Africa Semi-pro, Asia Pro (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), Canada semi-pro (Intercounty Baseball League, NBSBL, QSBL, etc.), Latin America pro (Guatemala, Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, DR, etc)
Living preferences: Private living arrangement (apartment to self), Shared living arrangement, own bedroom
Return home: I can stay as long as it takes to complete a season
Prior engagements: Aug 7-12
Recent injuries/illnesses: No
Traveling with a companion: Perhaps for a short term visit
Educational background: Will be graduating with a Bachelors in May