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St. Louis Cardinals Top 10 Prospects For 2017

By Benjamin Chase

Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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6. Jack Flaherty, RHP

Birthdate: 10/15/95 (21 years old)
Level(s) Played in 2016: high A
Stats in 2016: 134 IP, 3.56 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 7.98 BB%, 22.34 K%

For a guy who came into the 2014 draft with questions about whether he profiled better with the bat or on the mound, Flaherty has truly shown a maturity on the mound that’s impressive, to say the least.

In his second full season, he worked well in high-A as a 20 year old, showing the ability to mix a four-pitch repertoire and figuring out how to use his energy to work deep into games with premier stuff late in the game.

Flaherty has a four pitch mix with just one plus pitch, his change up

Flaherty has a four pitch mix with just one plus pitch, his change up. However, his three other pitches are all above-average pitches, and he shows excellent ability to locate and sequence his pitches, so he plays up beyond a guy with only one true plus offering.

Flaherty has the ability to truly leap forward with his breaking stuff that has shown the ability to be plus pitches. His slider especially is a pitch that has flashed the ability to be a dominant, swing and miss pitch.

Flaherty will make the step up to AA in 2017, and he will have the chance to test his stuff against the hitter-friendly Texas League.

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