Jack Flaherty
Active Player
Born: 10/15/1995 in Burbank, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-09-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Jack Rafe Flaherty
Biography
Jack Flaherty is a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1995, who currently plays in Major League Baseball. Since making his debut on September 1, 2017, Flaherty has established himself as a key player on the mound with a career record of 55-41 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he has accumulated 942 strikeouts throughout his career, showcasing his effectiveness and skill in high-pressure situations.
Flaherty's playing style is characterized by his strong command and competitive spirit, making him a formidable opponent for hitters. As an active player, he continues to contribute significantly to his team's success, demonstrating resilience and a dedication to the game. His performance places him among the notable pitchers of his generation, and he remains an influential figure in contemporary baseball, particularly during an era marked by increased emphasis on pitching strategies and analytics. Flaherty's ongoing career and achievements ensure that he is a player to watch in the coming seasons.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 56 | 190 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 990.7 | 836 | 418 | 135 | 351 | 1130 | 3.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 6.33 | - |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 8 | 9 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151.0 | 108 | 56 | 59 | 182 | 3.34 | - |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 11 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 196.3 | 135 | 60 | 55 | 231 | 2.75 | - |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 33 | 22 | 16 | 49 | 4.91 | - |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 9 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 85 | 3.22 | - |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 36 | 17 | 22 | 33 | 4.25 | - |
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 46 | 26 | 12 | 42 | 6.75 | -445.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 7 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.7 | 116 | 54 | 54 | 106 | 4.43 | - |
| 2024 | DET | AL | 7 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106.7 | 83 | 35 | 19 | 133 | 2.95 | 2612.0 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 6 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 61 | 3.58 | - |
| 2025 | DET | AL | 8 | 15 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 161.0 | 147 | 83 | 59 | 188 | 4.64 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 123 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 46 | 0.154 | 0.209 | 0.203 | 0.412 | -401.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | STL | NL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 31 | 46 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 38 | 54 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 0.185 | -401.6 |
| 2020 | STL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | STL | NL | 17 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | STL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | BAL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | DET | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | LAD | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2023 | ALDS1 | BAL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 47.0 | 49 | 28 | 18 | 46 | 5.36 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 8.10 |
| 2024 | NLDS2 | LAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6.75 |
| 2024 | NLCS | LAN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.0 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7.20 |
| 2023 | ALDS1 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 |
| 2020 | NLWC2 | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1.50 |
| 2019 | NLCS | SLN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9.00 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 2.77 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 159 | 153 | 65 | 73 | 5 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SLN | P | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SLN | P | 28 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | SLN | P | 33 | 33 | 18 | 23 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | SLN | P | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | SLN | P | 17 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | SLN | P | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | BAL | P | 9 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | SLN | P | 20 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | DET | P | 18 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAN | P | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 159 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2019 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | SP |
| 2019 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 2019 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | NL | 4th | 69.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 13th | 9.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |