Deirdre Flaherty is Dayton’s run-producing engine behind the plate
Flaherty has emerged as one of Dayton’s most dangerous bats in the 2026 season, flashing a power-contact mix that has included a .379 average and 30 RBI in mid-April team notes, plus a .538/.600/.923 week that earned Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors. She plays a premium toughness role at catcher/first base, and the Flyers clearly trust her in the middle of the order. If you want a player who competes, drives in runs, and brings steady, high-energy leadership, she fits the bill.