Hunter Harvey
Born:
12/09/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: RHSP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot: 3/4
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: RHSP
Acquisition Period:
1st Rd., (#22 overall) 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft (BAL)
Entry Point: High School
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: 2
Entry Point: High School
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: 2
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | July 27th, 2019 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x -- April/July 2019 |
| Level: | Triple-A |
| Affiliate: | Norfolk Tides |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
Tall w/ broad shoulders and strong lower half. Prototype lanky hard-throwing build. Long history of injuries, including TJ surgery (2016) and other shoulder/elbow issues.
Mechanical Notes
Alternates between windup and stretch; pitches from SWU starting games or in longer outings. Plunged, off-line arm-circle w/ inverted-w at foot strike; fast 3/4 slot. Arm works hard through delivery, aspects of his mechanics have contributed to past injury issues.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 40 | 45 | Setup Relief | Extreme |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 55 | 55 | — | — | Better suited for relief, where double-plus velo and solid life allow FB to immediately play above-avg. |
| Better suited for relief, where double-plus velo and solid life allow FB to immediately play above-avg. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 96-97 | 94-99 | Sits 94-95 starting games, touching 98 early. Easy upper-90s consistently pitching in relief. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 55 | — | — | Power FB explodes through zone w/ occasional run; flashes above-avg life at best, can bring it out more consistently w/ mechanical consistency and move to short stints. |
| Power FB explodes through zone w/ occasional run; flashes above-avg life at best, can bring it out more consistently w/ mechanical consistency and move to short stints. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Keeps FB around the plate in best sequences, though loose within the zone. |
| Keeps FB around the plate in best sequences, though loose within the zone. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 50 | 55 | 83 | 82-84 | Hard CB w/ late, sharp bite and swing+miss action at best. Could play as consistent above-avg pitch in the 'pen. |
| Hard CB w/ late, sharp bite and swing+miss action at best. Could play as consistent above-avg pitch in the 'pen. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 45 | 91 | 90-92 | Improving third speed, still able to use it in relief; keeps at armspeed and flashes late, split-like dive; projects as workable mix pitch w/ more consistency. |
| Improving third speed, still able to use it in relief; keeps at armspeed and flashes late, split-like dive; projects as workable mix pitch w/ more consistency. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Control and pitchability could tick up as he adjusts to the 'pen, able to lean on FB and face lineups once. Needs to get ahead in counts to expand down w/ CB. At his best when off-speed lands for strikes to keep hitters guessing. |
| Control and pitchability could tick up as he adjusts to the 'pen, able to lean on FB and face lineups once. Needs to get ahead in counts to expand down w/ CB. At his best when off-speed lands for strikes to keep hitters guessing. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Average |
Overall Summary
Shifting to the bullpen full-time, has the tools to get to the big leagues quickly if he takes to new role. FB/CB could play up in shorter outings and give upside of setup reliever. Significant injury history adds risk and could ultimately impact his longevity.
