# Stu Flesland's 2026 Minor League Success

> Pitching prospect Stu Flesland III impresses in 2026 minors and Arizona Fall League.
- Title: Stu Flesland's 2026 Minor League Success · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Pitching prospect Stu Flesland III impresses in 2026 minors and Arizona Fall League.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/stu-flesland-iii-impresses-in-minor-leagues-and-arizona-fall-league-in-2026
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## Stu Flesland's 2026 Start
Stu Flesland III began the 2026 season in High-A Spokane with 19 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings.
## Rockies Move Flesland Up
Rockies moved Flesland to Double-A Hartford after he overmatched competition with 19 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings.
## Triple-A Struggle
Flesland struggled in Triple-A Albuquerque with nine runs on eight hits and four walks in one inning.
## Learning Experience
Flesland said the Triple-A struggle was a learning experience to improve his pitch selection.
## Fall League Playoffs
Flesland held Mesa Solar Sox to one run in 3 1/3 innings during Arizona Fall League playoffs.
## Rockies' Confidence
Rockies pitching coordinator Dan Meyer praised Flesland's potential and deceptive pitching style.
## Key takeaway

Rockies prospect Stu Flesland III posts strong 2026 minor league performance with 1.88 ERA in Double-A and Fall League playoff success.