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 by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, he debuted with them in 2017. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals

In 2014, Jack Flaherty was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round as the 34th overall selection of the MLB draft and signed with the team on June 17 for a $2 million bonus. He began his minor league career with the Cardinals of the Gulf Coast League.

September 1, 2017: MLB Debut

On September 1, 2017, Jack Flaherty made his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants. He pitched four innings, allowed five runs, struck out six, and did not receive a decision in the eventual 11-6 win.

March 25, 2018: Made Opening Day roster

On March 25, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that Jack Flaherty had made the Opening Day roster, replacing the injured Adam Wainwright.

May 20, 2018: First MLB Win

On May 20, 2018, Jack Flaherty earned his first MLB win with the St. Louis Cardinals. He threw 120 pitches, allowing one earned run, striking out 13, walking one, and giving up only two hits in a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium.

2020: First Opening Day Start

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Jack Flaherty made his first Opening Day start for the St. Louis Cardinals. He started nine games, going 4-3 with a 4.91 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 40.1 innings.

2021: Salary Arbitration Win & First Career Home Run

In 2021, Jack Flaherty won his salary arbitration case against the St. Louis Cardinals, earning $3.9 million. On May 8, 2021, he hit his first career home run off of Colorado Rockies starter Austin Gomber.

January 13, 2023: Agreed to contract to avoid arbitration

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

August 1, 2023: Traded to the Baltimore Orioles

On August 1, 2023, Jack Flaherty was traded to the Baltimore Orioles from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for prospects César Prieto, Drew Rom, and Zack Showalter.

December 20, 2023: Signed with the Detroit Tigers

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

July 30, 2024: Traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

On July 30, 2024, Jack Flaherty was traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league prospects Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney.