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[McNulty]

Let's slow down the hype train. This kid's really talented and has a ton of raw ingredients to work with, but let's not anoint him the next savior quite yet. The savior talk can commence five starts into his first full pro season. Duh.

 

Hype train?  What are you talking about?  Some scouts that talk to one prospect writer are thrilled with him so far.  That's it.

 

It was a solid pick and a solid thought process to draft him.  That's the take away.  They went for high ceiling picking from the bottom of the first round.  

 

Everyone that posts here has the proper perspective for prospects in the GCL.  

[Mackus]

Anything in the Top 100 would be impressive for a guy drafted in the 20s.

[Matt]

Lot's of good things about Harvey in this article:

 

http://www.fangraphs...-first-basemen/

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: Harvey shut down with a sore back
http://www.masnsport...e-workouts.html

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: A take on Hunter Harvey

http://www.masnsport...ter-harvey.html

[You Play to Win the Game]

Apparently Harvey didn't get the memo from Markakis... don't be open about your hunting, they'll blame that for any woes you have.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MASN: After impressive pro debut, Hunter Harvey looks to take next step in 2014

[BSLChrisStoner]

Fake Teams: Prospect Review
http://www.faketeams...ltimore-orioles

[SportsGuy]

@kileymcd: Heard Orioles RHP Hunter Harvey was 92-98 mph in latest ST outing. Has really taken off since signing; the upper bound of HS arm risk/reward

[Hooded Viper]

Man this guy really seems like a real talent. It will be fun to see how he does at Delmarva. DD is pretty aggressive with pitchers so is there potential for him to end in Frederick?

[Matt_P]

Man this guy really seems like a real talent. It will be fun to see how he does at Delmarva. DD is pretty aggressive with pitchers so is there potential for him to end in Frederick?

 

Wouldn't be shocked to see him finish the year in Bowie. Successful prospects fly through the minors.

[BSLChrisStoner]

4/4: 6 ip, 4 hits, 0 er, 0 bb's, 5 k's... got the Win.

[BSLChrisStoner]

4/10: 5ip, 3 hits, 2 er, 1 hr, 3 bb's, 6 k's

[BSLChrisStoner]

4/16: 6ip, 1 hit, 1 bb, 7 k's

[BSLChrisStoner]

4/22: 4ip, 3 hits, 0 er, 5 bb's, 5 k's

[BSLChrisStoner]

4/29: 5ip, 3 hits, 4 er, 4 bb's, 6 k's

[BSLChrisStoner]

5/5: 6ip, 4 hits, 0 er, 1 bb, 6 k's

[BSLChrisStoner]

5/12: 7ip, 1 hit, 0 er, 1 bb, 10 k's

[Adam Wolff]

5/12: 7ip, 1 hit, 0 er, 1 bb, 10 k's

 

Whoa.

 

That's an outing right there.

[JeffLong]

This probably belongs in the Minors section eventually but wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to see it here first!

Baseball Prospectus: Behind the Curtain: Hunter Harvey

http://www.baseballp...articleid=23636

 

Ryan Parker: Fastball he can manipulate two ways; breaking ball he can throw in and out of the zone; changeup that will get big leaguers out; holds runners; doesn't get flustered; understands his own mechanics.

 

I mean if I just gave you that as a snapshot you would say that's polished right?

 

CJ Wittmann: I agree with this 100 percent about Harvey’s easy feel for his mechanics. That's the reason I believe with added strength his fastball velocity will sit higher. The clean, easy, repeatable delivery with added strength to the frame and the fast arm speed. This kid could be a monster who will get people solely using his fastball. 

Curveball is a big-league pitch currently, while the changeup is usable pitch but work in progress. Regardless, kid's a top 20 prospect by year’s end.

Bold emphasis was my own (for obvious reasons)