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Tampa Bay prospect Nathan Flewelling homers, MVP in AL's 6-1 win over NL in All-Star Futures Game
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 4 min read
Only 19 years old and a scant 61 years younger than his All-Star Futures Game manager, Nathan Flewelling has tried not to put a timetable on his potential big league debut.Going deep in a major league ballpark sure gives hope in Tampa Bay that Flewelling could fit in fine once he gets there.“I th...
Key takeaway Flewelling is rated the second-best prospect in Tampa Bay's organization and was a third-round pick in the 2024 amateur draft.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio baseball fans may not have a direct connection to the All-Star Futures Game, but the showcase of top minor league talent can have a ripple effect on the sport's landscape. As teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies develop their young players, it can impact the competitive balance of the league and potentially influence the outcome of future games. For fans in San Antonio, this means that the success of teams in other parts of the country can still have an indirect impact on the sport they follow locally. The development of prospects like Nathan Flewelling and Gage Wood can also lead to exciting matchups and storylines in the years to come, giving fans in San Antonio something to look forward to as they follow the sport. As the MLB season continues, San Antonio fans will be keeping an eye on how these young players perform and how it affects the league as a whole.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Only 19 years old and a scant 61 years younger than his All-Star Futures Game manager, Nathan Flewelling has tried not to put a timetable on his potential big league debut.Going deep in a major league ballpark sure gives hope in Tampa Bay that Flewelling could fit in fine once he gets there.“I th...
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