Ryan Flaherty (Credit: John Amis/AP)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Ryan Flaherty |
| Position: | Shortstop |
| School: | Vanderbilt University |
| School Type: | College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 07/26/86 |
| Height: | 6'3" |
| Weight: | 210 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 02/22 - 02/24/08 |
| Game(s): | DeMarini Invitational |
Focus Area |
Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Flaherty has a classic, left-handed swing. He's a very good low-ball hitter. |
| Power: | He's got some power, but he doesn't elevate for home run pop. |
| Running Speed: | Flaherty has below-average speed. |
| Base running: | He's not a base-clogger, but speed is not a tool in any way. |
| Arm Strength: | He's got plus arm strength from shortstop. |
| Fielding: | He's got very good hands for an infielder. |
| Range: | His range is below average and he'll likely have to move to third as a pro. |
| Physical Description: | Flaherty is a big, strong and athletic infielder. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | With a smooth left-handed swing, Flaherty should hit for average at the next level. He could be a good third baseman in the future. |
| Weaknesses: | He doesn't run well and doesn't have the range to stay at shortstop. |
| Summary: | A strong and athletic infielder with a classic left-handed swing, he's drawn a comparison to Wally Joyner in terms of his offensive skill set. He should hit for average, but hasn't shown much power at this point. Defensively, he's got a good arm, but does not have the range to stay at short. A move to third might make the most sense given his size. |