History of Jack Flaherty in Timeline
Jack Flaherty is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, he made his MLB debut in 2017. Besides the Tigers, he has also played for the Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles.
1961: Historic ERA Performance
In 1961, Jack Flaherty's 0.91 ERA in the second half of the 2019 season placed him among baseball legends, trailing only Bob Gibson and Jake Arrieta for the lowest ERA in major league history.
October 15, 1995: Birth of Jack Flaherty
Jack Flaherty was born on October 15, 1995.
2012: High School Teammates Drafted
In 2012, two of Jack Flaherty's high school teammates, Max Fried and Lucas Giolito, were drafted in the first round of the MLB draft.
2013: Dominant Junior Season at Harvard-Westlake
During his junior year at Harvard-Westlake School in 2013, Jack Flaherty achieved an impressive 13-0 record with a 0.63 ERA, striking out 112 batters in 89 innings.
April 29, 2014: Undefeated High School Career
On April 29, 2014, Jack Flaherty pitched a complete game victory, extending his two-year win-loss record to 20-0. He ended his high school career with an impressive 35-3 record.
2014: Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals
In 2014, Jack Flaherty was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB draft.
2015: Playing for the Peoria Chiefs
In 2015, Jack Flaherty played for the Peoria Chiefs, where he achieved a 9-3 record and a 2.84 ERA in 18 starts.
2016: Ranked Among Top Prospects
Prior to the 2016 season, Baseball America recognized Jack Flaherty's potential, ranking him as the third-best prospect in the Cardinals' system. By mid-season, he broke into Baseball America's top 100 prospects, securing the 88th spot.
September 1, 2017: MLB Debut and Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Year
On September 1, 2017, Jack Flaherty made his MLB debut against the San Francisco Giants. Despite not receiving a decision in the game, he struck out six batters in four innings. Following the season, he was honored as the Cardinals' 2017 Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
2017: Promoted to Memphis Redbirds
In 2017, Jack Flaherty's strong performance with the Springfield Cardinals, where he achieved a 7-2 record and a 1.42 ERA, earned him a promotion to the Memphis Redbirds.
2017: MLB Debut with the St. Louis Cardinals
Jack Flaherty made his MLB debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017.
March 25, 2018: Opening Day Roster Selection
On March 25, 2018, Jack Flaherty was named to the Cardinals' Opening Day roster as a replacement for the injured Adam Wainwright.
May 20, 2018: First MLB Win
On May 20, 2018, Jack Flaherty secured his first MLB win against the Philadelphia Phillies, delivering an impressive performance with 13 strikeouts and only two hits allowed.
2019: National League Pitcher of the Month and All-MLB Team Selection
In 2019, Jack Flaherty's performance earned him recognition as the National League Pitcher of the Month in both August and September. His impressive ERA of 0.91 in the second half of the season was the third-lowest in major league history. He was also named to the All-MLB Second Team.
2020: First Opening Day Start
In 2020, Jack Flaherty marked a significant career milestone by making his first Opening Day start.
May 8, 2021: First Career Home Run
On May 8, 2021, Jack Flaherty hit his first career home run off of former teammate Austin Gomber.
May 31, 2021: First Injury List Placement
For the first time in his MLB career, Jack Flaherty was placed on the injured list on May 31, 2021, due to an oblique strain.
2021: Strong Performance Despite Injuries
Despite facing injury setbacks in 2021, Jack Flaherty delivered a strong performance, achieving a 9-2 record and a 3.22 ERA in 17 games.
2022: Shoulder Injury and Injured List Stint
Jack Flaherty battled a shoulder injury throughout 2022, leading to a stint on the injured list. Despite the setback, he returned to the active roster later in the season.
January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with Cardinals
On January 13, 2023, Jack Flaherty agreed to a one-year, $5.4 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, avoiding salary arbitration.
August 1, 2023: Traded to the Baltimore Orioles
On August 1, 2023, Jack Flaherty was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for prospects César Prieto, Drew Rom, and Zack Showalter.
December 20, 2023: Signed with the Detroit Tigers
Jack Flaherty signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on December 20, 2023.