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Local Hero Fluharty Heads to World Series with Blue Jays

TORONTO, ON – Mason Fluharty, a former baseball standout from Cape Henlopen High School, is heading to the World Series as a relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays clinched their spot in the Fall Classic with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on October 20th.

Fluharty, a 2019 Cape Henlopen graduate, has been a valuable asset to the Blue Jays bullpen this postseason, appearing in seven games and recording seven strikeouts while allowing just three earned runs. During his rookie regular season, he pitched 52.2 innings across 55 games, achieving a 4.44 ERA and 56 strikeouts.

This marks a significant milestone for the Cape Henlopen baseball program, as Fluharty becomes the first player from the school to reach the World Series. He was a key member of the 2018 state championship team, famously closing out the title game with a strikeout. That championship team boasted impressive talent, including current Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof, Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Jake Gelof, and Washington Nationals prospect Luke Johnson.

After graduating from Cape Henlopen, Fluharty excelled as a pitcher for Liberty University before being drafted in the fifth round in 2022.

The Blue Jays are set to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, scheduled for Friday, October 24th, in Toronto. Local fans will be eagerly watching to see Fluharty take the mound on baseball’s biggest stage.

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