Jack Flaherty

Baseball pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals

Jack Flaherty - Baseball pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals
Born

October 15th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1995, a professional baseball pitcher played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. Debuted in 2018 and gained recognition for performances during the 2019 season, contributing significantly to the team's success. Played a crucial role in the Cardinals' playoff run in 2019, showcasing talent as a starting pitcher. Developed a reputation for strong strikeout capabilities and being a key player during his tenure with the team.

Debuted for St. Louis Cardinals in 2018

Played a key role in 2019 postseason

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