Eric O'Flaherty, baseball player, 2006-2017

Eric O'Flaherty

Born: 2/5/1985 in Walla Walla, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-08-16 | Final Game: 2017-06-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Eric George O'Flaherty

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Biography

Eric O'Flaherty, born in 1985, was a skilled pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2017. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves and became known for his effective left-handed relief pitching. O'Flaherty finished his career with a record of 23-15 and held an earned run average (ERA) of 3.7, showcasing his ability to navigate challenging game situations with poise. Over his tenure, he recorded 318 strikeouts and achieved one save, contributing significantly to his teams' efforts during crucial moments. O'Flaherty played primarily during an era characterized by offensive explosions and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. His effectiveness against left-handed hitters and his durability in high-leverage situations made him a valuable asset to any pitching staff. Known for his deceptive delivery and ability to induce ground balls, O'Flaherty became a reliable option in late-game scenarios. Though injuries ultimately curtailed his career, his contributions to the game, particularly during his time with the Braves, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 15 496 0 0 0 1 416.3 407 171 28 153 318 3.70 0

Career ERA 3.70 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 10.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 SEA AL 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 11.0 18 5 6 6 4.09 4.53 (+10%) -421.4
2007 SEA AL 7 1 56 0 0 0 0 52.3 45 26 20 36 4.47 4.47 (avg) 1226.9
2008 SEA AL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 6.7 16 15 4 4 20.25 — 0.0
2009 ATL NL 2 1 78 0 0 0 0 56.3 52 19 18 39 3.04 4.32 (+30%) 1238.9
2010 ATL NL 3 2 56 0 0 0 0 44.0 37 12 18 36 2.45 4.08 (+40%) 833.3
2011 ATL NL 2 4 78 0 0 0 0 73.7 59 8 21 67 0.98 3.94 (+75%) 2628.1
2012 ATL NL 3 0 64 0 0 0 0 57.3 47 11 19 46 1.73 4.01 (+57%) 1081.1
2013 ATL NL 3 0 19 0 0 0 0 18.0 12 5 5 11 2.50 3.87 (+35%) -107.5
2014 OAK AL 1 0 21 0 0 0 1 20.0 15 5 4 15 2.25 3.74 (+40%) -372.3
2015 OAK AL 1 2 25 0 0 0 0 21.3 29 14 13 15 5.91 3.96 (-49%) -108.9
2015 NYN NL 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 8.7 18 13 5 6 13.50 — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 1 4 39 0 0 0 0 28.7 39 22 11 22 6.91 4.19 (-65%) -102.9
2017 ATL NL 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 18.3 20 16 9 15 7.85 4.36 (-80%) -677.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
496 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2006 SEA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SEA AL 56 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 ATL NL 78 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 ATL NL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 ATL NL 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 ATL NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 OAK AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 OAK AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 NYN NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 NLWC ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 NLWC ATL 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 496 0 9 60 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 SEA P 15 0 1 1 0 0
2007 SEA P 56 0 0 10 0 2
2008 SEA P 7 0 0 4 0 0
2009 ATL P 78 0 0 5 0 0
2010 ATL P 56 0 1 5 0 0
2011 ATL P 78 0 3 13 0 0
2012 ATL P 64 0 1 6 0 0
2013 ATL P 19 0 0 5 0 0
2014 OAK P 21 0 0 1 0 0
2015 OAK P 25 0 2 4 0 0
2015 NYN P 16 0 0 1 0 0
2016 ATL P 39 0 0 2 1 0
2017 ATL P 22 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 496

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 ATL NL $1,750,000
2015 OAK AL $5,500,000
2014 OAK AL $1,500,000
2013 ATL NL $4,320,000
2012 ATL NL $2,490,000
2011 ATL NL $895,000
2010 ATL NL $440,000
2009 ATL NL $400,000
2008 SEA AL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $17,695,000