Ryan
Flaherty

8/1/18 - At Five-foot-11, 180-pounds, Flaherty has a muscular frame that is lean with strength evenly proportioned throughout with broad shoulders and a strong lower half. Flaherty led the event in many categories including 60 yard dash (6.64) and infield velocity (87). His arm is plus with throws that show life and carry from a short, loose action with accuracy from multiple angles. Flaherty shows good instincts in attacking balls on the infield and shows a very strong understanding of angles. At the plate he shows a compact, quiet load that allows him to be short to the ball and long through it where he gets extension through the hitting zone. His quick hands generates good present bat speed. Barrel stays on a slight uppercut path through the zone. Maintains balance throughout his swing and finish.

8/1/18 - Top Prospects Showcase - Flaherty continues to impress with his overall game and this event served to further cemented himself as one of the top shortstops in Southern California. Flaherty posted a showcase best 6.64 (hand timed) in the 60 to open things up. Defensively his actions were smooth and under control. His arm is a potential plus too with an 87 infield velocity. Flaherty showed his power potential at the plate too where his hands lead a consistent barrel path that resulted in line drives to the gaps and flashed some pull-side power.