Currently ranked #18 in MLB strikeout leaders →
Jack Flaherty, a starter for the Detroit Tigers, has paired swing-and-miss ability with uneven run prevention this season. The R-hander has worked through 19 starts and 86.1 innings, posting a 4.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 10.63 strikeouts per nine while carrying a 3-8 record.
His profile still points to bat-missing upside, but the overall results have been shaped by traffic on the bases and stretches where command backs up on him. When he is locating well, his stuff can overpower hitters and help him escape damage, yet the walk rate at 4.38 can create pressure and shorten outings. That combination makes him dangerous in any matchup, though not always predictable from start to start.
Recent form:
- 07/204.0 IP · 3 ER · 4 K
- 07/106.0 IP · 2 ER · 6 K
- 07/045.2 IP · 0 ER · 5 K
- 06/285.0 IP · 0 ER · 9 K
- 06/123.0 IP · 2 ER · 1 K
Jack Flaherty has pitched through a up stretch lately, even if the game-to-game line has shown flashes of better execution. If he is getting ahead early and limiting free passes, he looks capable of working deeper and letting the strikeout ability play up. If the command wavers, the outing can turn quickly despite the quality of the arsenal.
From a fantasy and matchup perspective, he offers clear upside because of the strikeout volume, but there is also volatility tied to efficiency, workload length, and overall consistency. The win total at 3 against 8 does not tell the whole story, yet it does reflect how narrow the margin can be when command is inconsistent.
Jack Flaherty game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 | Chicago Cubs | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Jul 10 | Philadelphia Phillies | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Jul 4 | Texas Rangers | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jun 28 | Houston Astros | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Jun 12 | Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Jun 7 | Seattle Mariners | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5.40 |
| Jun 2 | Tampa Bay Rays | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 |
| May 28 | Los Angeles Angels | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5.19 |
| May 22 | Baltimore Orioles | 3.1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8.71 |
| May 17 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6.00 |
| May 12 | New York Mets | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8.44 |
| May 6 | Boston Red Sox | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3.60 |
| May 1 | Texas Rangers | 3.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11.25 |
| Apr 25 | Cincinnati Reds | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 27.00 |
| Apr 20 | Boston Red Sox | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.00 |
| Apr 15 | Kansas City Royals | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Apr 9 | Minnesota Twins | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1.73 |
| Apr 4 | St. Louis Cardinals | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 11.25 |
| Mar 28 | San Diego Padres | 4.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4.39 |
Jack Flaherty season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar | 1 | 4.15 | 4.1 | 2 | 4 | 1.85 |
| Apr | 5 | 5.57 | 21.0 | 26 | 18 | 1.71 |
| May | 6 | 6.26 | 27.1 | 36 | 8 | 1.50 |
| Jun | 4 | 2.50 | 18.0 | 23 | 7 | 1.28 |
| Jul | 3 | 2.87 | 15.2 | 15 | 5 | 0.89 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .222
- Zone 02: .313
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .227
- Zone 05: .324
- Zone 06: .250
- Zone 07: .269
- Zone 08: .222
- Zone 09: .293
- Zone 11: .158
- Zone 12: .333
- Zone 13: .278
- Zone 14: .132
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .667
- Zone 02: .938
- Zone 03: .200
- Zone 04: .652
- Zone 05: .974
- Zone 06: .545
- Zone 07: .692
- Zone 08: .667
- Zone 09: .667
- Zone 11: .686
- Zone 12: .944
- Zone 13: .696
- Zone 14: .595
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .444
- Zone 02: .625
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .455
- Zone 05: .676
- Zone 06: .313
- Zone 07: .423
- Zone 08: .444
- Zone 09: .390
- Zone 11: .316
- Zone 12: .667
- Zone 13: .333
- Zone 14: .264
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .222
- Zone 02: .313
- Zone 03: .100
- Zone 04: .217
- Zone 05: .316
- Zone 06: .242
- Zone 07: .269
- Zone 08: .222
- Zone 09: .286
- Zone 11: .514
- Zone 12: .389
- Zone 13: .435
- Zone 14: .418
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 48.00
- Zone 02: 43.00
- Zone 03: 27.00
- Zone 04: 62.00
- Zone 05: 71.00
- Zone 06: 66.00
- Zone 07: 60.00
- Zone 08: 65.00
- Zone 09: 91.00
- Zone 11: 29.00
- Zone 12: 26.00
- Zone 13: 41.00
- Zone 14: 136.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 57.00
- Zone 02: 59.00
- Zone 03: 35.00
- Zone 04: 82.00
- Zone 05: 102.00
- Zone 06: 93.00
- Zone 07: 83.00
- Zone 08: 96.00
- Zone 09: 123.00
- Zone 11: 160.00
- Zone 12: 59.00
- Zone 13: 168.00
- Zone 14: 522.00
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