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Giants Draft Jackson Flora No. 4, Triple-Digit Fastball Phenomenon

7/12/2026

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Summary

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The San Francisco Giants selected right-hander Jackson Flora with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Flora posted a 1.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 133 strikeouts and 32 walks in 102 innings, setting UCSB’s single-season strikeout record.
He threw a fastball that reached triple digits, earned a 70 MLB.com grade, and received All-American First Team, College Pitcher of the Year and Big West Pitcher of the Year honors.

History

Historical Context

Owners and the MLBPA walked out on August 12 1994, and Commissioner Bud Selig cancelled the postseason—the first World Series loss since 1904—costing owners $580 million. The resulting agreement prohibited a salary cap for decades, a restriction that lasted until 2026, the year the San Francisco Giants selected Jackson Flora with the No. 4 pick, reflecting the strike-era labor framework.

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Story summary

The San Francisco Giants selected right-hander Jackson Flora with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Flora posted a 1.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 133 strikeouts and 32 walks in 102 innings, setting UCSB’s single-season strikeout record.
He threw a fastball that reached triple digits, earned a 70 MLB.com grade, and received All-American First Team, College Pitcher of the Year and Big West Pitcher of the Year honors.

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