Comments on: Mets Farm Report: June 20th, 2011

By: Nicholas Pugliese

Nicholas Pugliese — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:45:45 +0000

I’ll give you the average numbers in college and the park factor, but he is in the right level based on age. The No. 5 overall pick in the draft, Drew Pomeranz, is also in the FSL, while the top high school players (Harper and Machado) went to Low-A. And the average numbers in college are because of inconsistent mechanics that he has gotten under control with the coaching staff since becoming a professional.

By: Nester

Nester — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:22:55 +0000

Not saying he is bad, I just believe he had very average numbers in college, and what we are seeing now is Harvey gaining some confidence in a league that has notorious pitching parks, and younger players many drafted out of high school and not college like him. A perfect storm if you will. We’ll see how good he is when he faces players the same age and with as much experience in Binghjamton. For now, I see a pitcher with a 1.20 WHIP which is decent but not great in the FSL. Heck Clearwater has four starting pitchers with a better WHIP than Harvey and guess what they are all younger than him too.

By: Sloatsburg Met Fan

Sloatsburg Met Fan — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:14:02 +0000

WHAT??? Who are you watching? Championships are Championships! There is something to be said players that win at multiple levels in any sport. I would prefer a guy that has average tools but just knows how to win (Dillon Gee?) Compared to the guy with electric stuff but somehow ends up on the short end of things more than he should (Mark Langston comes to mind).

Matt Harvey lead his league in wins (8), had an excellent ERA (2.37),struck out 92 in 76 innings pitched, was a first team All-League selection and his stuff is considered dominant and many scouts feel he is on the fast track to the majors and should certainly a front of the rotation (and with a little luck and much hard work) or even number 1 type guy.

I realize that a prospect dont always pan out but this guy is MUCH MORE THAN OKAY!!!

By: Nicholas Pugliese

Nicholas Pugliese — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:06:29 +0000

He hasn’t looked great? He is commandind four pitches right now, albeit the curve lacking a little behind in quality, and is easily a top 50 prospect and possibly more. He couldn’t have been much better than he has been and has exceeded most people’s predictions, including mine.

If the Mets want to be aggressive with Harvey he could easily be a Septemeber call up next year and full time in the rotation by 2013. That is not that far away compared to most prospects.

By: Nester

Nester — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:39:47 +0000

Nothing is huge in single-a, this really wasn’t that big of deal and it doesn’t mean Harvey is a big game pitcher. So far Harvey has looked okay but not great and he’s a long, long way from the majors.

By: kevin

kevin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:02:43 +0000

That was a HUGE test for Harvey, pitching in a championship clincher! I’m loving this kid so much!