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19-Year-Old Flewelling MVP as AL Rout NL 6-1

7/13/2026

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Flewelling Earns MVP

Nathan Flewelling, 19, hit a homer and earned MVP as the American League beat the National League 6-1 on July 12, 2026.
Phillies pitcher Gage Wood started for the National League, threw 97 mph, and allowed one run on 11 pitches.
Futures Game alumni include 86.8% who reached the majors, 21.3% (259) who became All-Stars, and 25 participants from last year’s Atlanta game who are on MLB rosters this season.

Summary

Flewelling Rated 90

Scouts from three rival teams gave Flewelling a 90-grade makeup rating, praising his power and arm.
MLB Pipeline ranks him No. 72 overall with tool grades of 55 power, 50 arm, 50 field and 50 hit.
He was drafted 94th overall in 2024, one slot ahead of Toronto, despite most of his catching background coming from YouTube videos that led scouts to label him a “project.”

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Alvarez Scores

The Futures Game aired alongside a full slate of regular-season MLB broadcasts, prompting concerns that the event may not attract full national viewership.
Kevin Alvarez, the 67th-ranked prospect and youngest player, was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning before scoring on a double.
Larry Bowa praised Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson’s Double-A performance, noting his league-leading 1.36 ERA and 0.69 WHIP as a benchmark for future readiness.

History

Historical Context

The MLB All-Star Futures Game debuted in 1999 during All-Star Week, extending the midsummer classic tradition that began with the first All-Star Game in 1933. With future Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter and Ken Griffey Jr. among 30 prospects, 12 later became All-Stars—a 40 % conversion—and the showcase now features over 800 alumni, while broadcast partners have moved from ESPN2 to MLB Network and streaming services.

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Flewelling Earns MVP

Nathan Flewelling, 19, hit a homer and earned MVP as the American League beat the National League 6-1 on July 12, 2026.
Phillies pitcher Gage Wood started for the National League, threw 97 mph, and allowed one run on 11 pitches.
Futures Game alumni include 86.8% who reached the majors, 21.3% (259) who became All-Stars, and 25 participants from last year’s Atlanta game who are on MLB rosters this season.

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