Eric George O'Flaherty was born on February 5,1985 and is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
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21 Facts About Eric O'Flaherty
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Eric O'Flaherty played in Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and New York Mets.
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Eric O'Flaherty graduated from Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, Washington.
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Eric O'Flaherty earned Pitcher of the Year honors in the Big Nine Conference.
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Eric O'Flaherty was the first player since Drew Bledsoe was drafted that went to Walla Walla High School.
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Eric O'Flaherty quickly made his way through the Mariners' minor league affiliate teams.
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Eric O'Flaherty started 2006 with the Single-A Inland Empire 66ers where he had a 3.
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Eric O'Flaherty made his debut in the major leagues on August 16,2006, against the Oakland Athletics.
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When Eric O'Flaherty arrived, Soriano convinced coaches he was healthy enough to remain on the Mariners' roster, so Eric O'Flaherty was sidelined out of uniform for the rest of the night.
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Eric O'Flaherty spent the entire 2009 season on the active roster and finished the year with a 3.
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Eric O'Flaherty was particularly effective against left-handed batters, who hit only.
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Eric O'Flaherty served as an important part of the Braves bullpen during the 2011 season where he pitched primarily during the 7th inning.
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Eric O'Flaherty was placed on the disabled list on May 18,2013, due to a left elbow strain.
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Eric O'Flaherty underwent Tommy John surgery on May 21,2013, and was knocked out for the rest of the 2013 season.
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Eric O'Flaherty signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on January 22,2014.
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Eric O'Flaherty pitched in many relief appearances throughout the regular season, and made the postseason roster.
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Eric O'Flaherty signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 11,2016.
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Eric O'Flaherty was released on July 21,2017, to create room for Anthony Recker who had his contract purchased.
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Eric O'Flaherty's main weapon was a sinker in the low 90s that he threw about half the time.
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Eric O'Flaherty complemented the sinker with a four-seam fastball, a slider in the mid 80s, and a changeup in the mid 80s.
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Eric O'Flaherty often favored the slider when he was ahead in the count.
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