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 an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, he debuted with the Cardinals in 2017 and subsequently played for the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. Flaherty's career has been marked by periods of high performance, establishing him as a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 29, 2014: Flaherty Pitches Complete Game Victory

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

2014: Drafted by St. Louis Cardinals

In 2014, Jack Flaherty was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (34th overall) of the MLB draft, receiving a $2 million bonus and foregoing his commitment to the University of North Carolina. He then started his minor league career with the Gulf Coast League Cardinals.

September 1, 2017: MLB Debut

On September 1, 2017, Jack Flaherty made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants. He pitched four innings, allowing five runs, and struck out six in an eventual 11–6 win, striking out Denard Span as his first strikeout.

March 25, 2018: Made Opening Day Roster

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

May 20, 2018: First MLB Win

On May 20, 2018, Jack Flaherty earned his first MLB win, throwing 120 pitches and giving up one earned run in a 5–1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium.

January 13, 2023: Avoids Arbitration with Cardinals

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 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 Detroit Tigers

On December 20, 2023, Jack 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 Detroit Tigers traded Jack Flaherty to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for minor league prospects Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney.