Career Timeline of Jack Flaherty: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jack Flaherty, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jack Flaherty is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. Drafted in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, he debuted in MLB with the Cardinals in 2017. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Junior Season Record

In 2013, as a junior, Flaherty pitched a 13–0 record with a 0.63 ERA, striking out 112 batters in 89 innings while only walking 10.

April 29, 2014: Victory over Bishop Alemany High School

On April 29, 2014, Flaherty pitched a complete game, resulting in a 2–1 victory over Bishop Alemany High School, which brought his two-year win–loss record to 20–0.

2014: Drafted by Cardinals

In 2014, Flaherty was selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the MLB draft.

2014: Drafted and Signed with Cardinals

In 2014, the St. Louis Cardinals drafted Flaherty in the first round, and he signed with them on June 17 for a $2 million bonus.

2015: Played for Peoria Chiefs

In 2015, Flaherty played for the Peoria Chiefs, where he was 9–3 with a 2.84 ERA in 18 starts.

2016: Played with Palm Beach Cardinals

In 2016, Flaherty spent the season with the Palm Beach Cardinals, where he had a 5–9 record with a 3.56 ERA in 24 games.

September 1, 2017: MLB Debut

On September 1, 2017, Flaherty made his MLB debut against the San Francisco Giants, pitching four innings and striking out six. He was later named the Cardinals' 2017 Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

2017: Minor League Season

In 2017, Flaherty began the season with the Springfield Cardinals and was later promoted to the Memphis Redbirds. Combined, he struck out 147 and walked 35 in 1482⁄3 innings.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Flaherty made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals.

March 25, 2018: Made Opening Day Roster

On March 25, 2018, the Cardinals announced that Flaherty had made the Opening Day roster in place of the injured Adam Wainwright.

May 20, 2018: First MLB Win

On May 20, 2018, Flaherty earned his first MLB win, throwing 120 pitches and striking out 13 in a 5–1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Flaherty finished the regular season with an 11–8 record and a 2.75 ERA, striking out 231 over 1961⁄3 innings. He was nominated for a Gold Glove and finished fourth in National League Cy Young Award voting.

2020: Opening Day Start and Pandemic Season

In 2020, Flaherty made his first Opening Day start in the pandemic-shortened season, going 4–3 with a 4.91 ERA. He also made a Wild Card Series start.

2021: 2021 Season Stats

For the 2021 season, Flaherty appeared in 17 games (making 15 starts), going 9–2 with a 3.22 ERA, 85 strikeouts, and 26 walks over 78+1⁄3 innings.

2021: Salary Arbitration and Injury

In 2021, Flaherty won his salary arbitration case against the Cardinals. He made his second consecutive Opening Day start and hit his first career home run on May 8. He was placed on the injured list on May 31 and again on August 25.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement

On January 13, 2023, Flaherty agreed to a one-year, $5.4 million contract, avoiding salary arbitration.

August 1, 2023: Traded to Baltimore Orioles

On August 1, 2023, Flaherty was traded to the Baltimore Orioles.

December 20, 2023: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On December 20, 2023, Flaherty signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

July 30, 2024: Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 30, 2024, the Tigers traded Flaherty to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2024: Performance for Detroit Tigers

In 2024, Flaherty had a 7-5 record with a 2.95 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 18 starts for Detroit.

2024: Post-Season Performance

In 2024, Flaherty pitched in the NLDS and NLCS, with varying results. He started Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees, allowing two runs. He pitched poorly in Game 5 of the World Series but the Dodgers won the game and the series.