Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric O'Flaherty was born on 5 February, 1985 in Walla Walla, Washington, U.S., is an American baseball player (born 1985). Discover Eric O'Flaherty's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
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| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
5 February 1985 |
| Birthday |
5 February |
| Birthplace |
Walla Walla, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Eric O'Flaherty Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Eric O'Flaherty height is 6′ 3″ .
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6′ 3″ |
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Who Is Eric O'Flaherty's Wife?
His wife is Heather Gualco
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Heather Gualco |
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Eric O'Flaherty Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eric O'Flaherty worth at the age of 39 years old? Eric O'Flaherty’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Eric O'Flaherty's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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player |
Eric O'Flaherty Social Network
Timeline
Eric George O'Flaherty (born February 5, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and New York Mets.
O'Flaherty was the first reliever in MLB history to record an earned run average below 1.00 with at least 70 appearances in a season, and was the first pitcher in Mariners franchise history to begin his MLB career with seven consecutive wins.
O'Flaherty graduated from Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, Washington.
As a senior at Walla Walla High School, he had a 5–2 win–loss record, an earned run average (ERA) of 1.99, and 83 strikeouts.
He earned Pitcher of the Year honors in the Big Nine Conference.
The Seattle Mariners selected O'Flaherty in the sixth round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft.
He started 2006 with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers where he had a 3.45 ERA and struck out 33 batters in 16 relief appearances.
On May 27, he moved to the Doulble-A San Antonio Missions where he had a record of 2–2 with an ERA of 1.14 and seven saves in 25 games.
He moved again that same season to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on August 9; he would stay with them until his August 16 appearance with the Mariners.
His combined minor league record in 2006 was 3–3 with a 2.01 ERA, eight saves, and 73 strikeouts in 43 games.
O'Flaherty made his debut in the major leagues on August 16, 2006, against the Oakland Athletics.
He pitched 2/3 of an inning, faced 4 batters, allowed one hit, one walk, and got his first strikeout in the major leagues.
On the same day of O'Flaherty's debut, the Seattle Times reported that his "big-league visit was too short to qualify as a cup of coffee".
The night before he had flown in from Triple-A Tacoma in order to replace a seemingly injured Rafael Soriano.
When O'Flaherty arrived, Soriano convinced coaches he was healthy enough to remain on the Mariners' roster, so O'Flaherty was sidelined out of uniform for the rest of the night.
The next day, however, infielder Greg Dobbs was returned to Triple-A, allowing O'Flaherty to pitch his first major league game.
During his debut season in 2006, O'Flaherty faced some challenges: however, his pitching became more refined in the 2007 season and O'Flaherty quickly become a mainstay relief pitcher for the Mariners.
Things went downhill for him in 2008.
In 7 games for the Mariners, O'Flaherty gave up 15 earned runs for a 20.25 ERA and was optioned to the minors.
On November 20, 2008, O'Flaherty was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.
On April 7, 2009, O'Flaherty made his Braves debut, pitching 1 1⁄3 scoreless innings and allowing one hit.
He spent the entire 2009 season on the active roster and finished the year with a 3.04 ERA, a 1.243 WHIP, and a 39-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 56 1⁄3 innings.
O'Flaherty was particularly effective against left-handed batters, who hit only .215 and posted a .270 on base average and a .290 slugging average off of him.
O'Flaherty served as an important part of the Braves bullpen during the 2011 season where he pitched primarily during the 7th inning.
As of August 21, 2011 the trio had three of the six lowest ERAs in the NL.
In fact, O'Flaherty became the first pitcher ever to post a sub-1.00 ERA in 70 or more appearances.
In January 2012, the Braves and O'Flaherty agreed on a 1-year deal worth $2.49 million, that nearly tripled O'Flaherty's previous salary of $895,000.
O'Flaherty performed well in the 2012 season playing 64 games with a 3-0 and a 1.73 ERA.
O'Flaherty was placed on the disabled list on May 18, 2013, due to a left elbow strain.
An MRI revealed that there was a torn UCL in his left elbow.
O'Flaherty underwent Tommy John surgery on May 21, 2013, and was knocked out for the rest of the 2013 season.
O'Flaherty signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on January 22, 2014.
In 2015, O'Flaherty spent time on the 15-day disabled list.
He was activated from the DL on June 2.
He was the 176th pick overall.
He was the first player since Drew Bledsoe was drafted that went to Walla Walla High School.
As of 2022 he is currently an assistant baseball coach at Walla Walla High School
O'Flaherty quickly made his way through the Mariners' minor league affiliate teams.
