Hunter Harvey
Born:
12/09/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 175
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: RHSP
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
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: 1
Entry Point: High School
MLB Service Time: 0.000
Options Used: 1
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | May 3rd, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 3x--2018 Season |
| Level: | Double-A |
| Affiliate: | Bowie Baysox |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | Yes |
Physical Description
Medium frame, narrow build w/ lean features; similar build to Homer Bailey (RHP, Reds). Elbow strain (July '14); Fractured Right Fibula (March '15); Shut down w/ elbow discomfort (May '15); Hernia surgery (May '16); T.J surgery (July '16); Shut down w/ elbow discomfort (June '18).
Mechanical Notes
Well-paced semi-windup; crossfire landing that lands extra-closed; works around body and loses command/control at times. Hooked arm-circle, inverted-W strain; extra-quick 3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2020 | 30 | 45 | Setup Relief | High |
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| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 50 | 60 | — | — | Overpowering velo plays down in starting role due to limited control and secondary. Could have a plus FB in relief. |
| Overpowering velo plays down in starting role due to limited control and secondary. Could have a plus FB in relief. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 70 | 70 | 95 | 94-98 | Double-plus velo; electric arm that delivers mid-to-high 90s heat; sits 95 mph as a starter w/ touches of 97-to-98 mph. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 50 | 50 | — | — | Late hop and ride up in the zone. Occasional run when angled down. |
| Late hop and ride up in the zone. Occasional run when angled down. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 45 | — | — | Limited consistency to present command. Sprays the zone and relies on velocity. Less pressure on in-zone location in 'pen role. |
| Limited consistency to present command. Sprays the zone and relies on velocity. Less pressure on in-zone location in 'pen role. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 55 | 80 | 78-82 | Flashes sharp action w/ power two-plane depth at best, but is inconsistent as a starter. Could be an out pitch in short stints. |
| Flashes sharp action w/ power two-plane depth at best, but is inconsistent as a starter. Could be an out pitch in short stints. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 40 | 40 | 85 | 84-86 | Shows to LHH first time through; limited overall confidence, doesn't show it much. Iffy feel for the pitch, won't need a third pitch as much in the 'pen. |
| Shows to LHH first time through; limited overall confidence, doesn't show it much. Iffy feel for the pitch, won't need a third pitch as much in the 'pen. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Below-average now w/ some projection as he builds back innings. Struggles to get strike one as starter, runs up his pitch count. More stuff than feel/control. |
| Below-average now w/ some projection as he builds back innings. Struggles to get strike one as starter, runs up his pitch count. More stuff than feel/control. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Below Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Average | Plus |
Overall Summary
Injury history and limited control/third pitch will move him to a bullpen role. Has the stuff to fit a setup profile if he can stay healthy.
