Matt Flaharty gives Utah a veteran left-handed bat with pop, speed, and reliability up the middle
In the 2026 season, Matt Flaharty has been a real spark for Utah: a left-handed infielder who hit .306 with 57 hits, 10 doubles, 6 homers, 39 RBI, and 7 stolen bases, while also extending a six-game hitting streak and delivering multiple clutch multi-RBI games. His differentiators are versatility, contact quality, and sneaky game-changing speed—he previously led Utah and ranked ninth in the Pac-12 with 13 steals in 2023. He looks like a steady, high-IQ fit if you want an older, battle-tested infielder who can create pressure and isn’t afraid of big moments.
