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Flowers is a 27-year-old right-hander from Orange Park, Florida. He attended Trinity Christian Academy, where he served as a two-way player. Going into his senior year, he was listed as the number one outfielder in the state. The Cincinnati Reds drafted Flowers in the 18th round in 2016, but he elected not to sign and instead played college baseball at Florida State.
Flowers continued to hit and pitch when he arrived in Tallahassee. In 2017, he was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. In 2019, Flowers became the Seminoles’ closer, and in 23 games he recorded 13 saves, posted a 1.69 ERA, and struck out 25 batters. At the plate, he crushed 13 home runs, drove in 53 runs, and posted a .371 OBP. That season, the Seminoles won the ACC Championship, and Flowers earned All-ACC First Team honors as a reliever and Third Team honors for his play in the outfield. In a College World Series game against Arkansas, he made an incredible play at the wall, scored the winning run, and recorded the save.
After an impressive three years playing for the legendary Mike Martin, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Flowers in the fourth round and transitioned him into a full-time pitcher. He started 21 games in his first two years in the Pittsburgh system before making a permanent move to the bullpen in 2022 with Double-A Altoona.
In 2023, Flowers reached Triple-A Indianapolis for the first time, and the Pirates sent him to the Arizona Fall League that same year. In 2024 and 2025, he split time between Altoona and Indianapolis. His Minor League career includes 148 games, 29 starts, four saves, 319.1 innings pitched, 306 strikeouts, 173 walks, and a 1.547 WHIP.
The former Seminole stands at 6-foot-3 and features a fastball that tops out at 93 mph, a slider with late life, and a changeup. Flowers is known for his ability to throw strikes and attack opposing hitters.