Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 65 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45

The last and least expensive player signed by the Astros in their 2021 international class, Fleury turned pro for $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic that December. He made a spectacular pro debut in 2022, recording a 1.42 ERA with a 60/4 K/BB ratio in 38 innings in the Dominican Summer League. He came to the United States last year and earned All-Star accolades in the Carolina League, where his strikeout rate (12.7 per nine innings) and average-against (.181) would easily have topped the Single-A circuit if he hadn't fallen just short of qualifying.

Fleury's low-80s changeup has significant fade and has keyed his early career success. It helps him make the most of a fastball that stands out more for its induced vertical break and carry coming out of a low release height than it does for its velocity, operating at 90-92 mph and topping out at 94. He throws two breaking balls, with his upper-70s curveball grading better than a tight 78-82 mph slider, though both need work.

Though he lacks physicality, Fleury is athletic and repeats his delivery well. While his walk rate jumped from 0.9 per nine innings in his debut to 4.4 in 2023, he should have at least average control once he's fully developed. Adding some velocity and refining his breaking stuff would help raise his ceiling, but he's on a promising path to becoming a No. 4 or 5 starter.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40 

Fleury was the last and least expensive player signed by the Astros in its 2021 international class, turning pro in December for $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic. He broke into pro ball in spectacular fashion, posting a 60/4 K/BB ratio with a 1.42 ERA in 38 innings in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He continued to impress during instructional league, building anticipation for his U.S. debut in 2023. 

Fleury's best offering is his low-80s changeup, which features plenty of fade and plays well off his fastball. He doesn't throw especially hard, sitting at 90-92 mph and touching 94, but his heater has outstanding vertical movement and good carry coming out of a low release height. His breaking pitches need significant work because his 75-78 mph curveball gets slurvy and blends with his tight 78-82 mph slider. 

Though young DSL hitters don't exactly have refined plate discipline, Fleury's strike-throwing numbers are nonetheless impressive. He lacks physicality but is athletic and repeats his delivery well. He needs to refine a better breaking ball and is years from the Majors, but he has starter traits.

Awards

CAR Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2023

CAR Pitcher of the Month

Month	Team
08/2023

DSL Pitcher of the Week

Week	Team
06/26/2022

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	09/25/2024	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to Surprise Saguaros.
	07/03/2024	Corpus Christi Hooks activated RHP Jose Fleury from the 7-day injured list.
	06/22/2024	Corpus Christi Hooks sent RHP Jose Fleury on a rehab assignment to FCL Astros.
	05/11/2024	Corpus Christi Hooks placed RHP Jose Fleury on the 7-day injured list.
	04/02/2024	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
	03/07/2024	Houston Astros Prospects activated RHP Jose Fleury.
	02/26/2024	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to Houston Astros.
	04/03/2023	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from DSL HOU Blue.
	08/25/2022	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to DSL HOU Blue from DSL HOU Orange.
	06/03/2022	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to DSL HOU Orange from DSL HOU Blue.
	12/06/2021	Houston Astros signed free agent RHP Jose Fleury to a minor league contract.
	12/06/2021	RHP Jose Fleury assigned to DSL Astros.