19
2013
Harvey Lights Up Radar Guns, Says He Strives For Perfection Every Time
An article by 72MetsFan
If you want to get your Matt Harvey fill on this Mets off-day, check out this post by Marc Carig of Newsday, who caught up with the Mets right-hander after yesterday’s start against the Cards.
Carig says that during one point in the game, Harvey reached back and unleashed a 100 mph fastball against the Cardinals’ Jon Jay according to the scoreboard at Roger Dean Stadium.
Scouts behind home plate, who he said were “armed with more accurate radar guns,” had the pitch at 98 mph, but that’s still incredible considering we are still in March. I can’t wait to see what Harvey does once he’s in mid-season form.
Harvey allowed two runs in 51/3 innings in yesterday’s 3-2 win over the Cardinals, and is now 1-0 with a 2.95 ERA in five Grapefruit League starts spanning 18.1 innings. In those innings, the young fireballer has racked up an impressive 24 strikeouts.
“The arm feels great and pretty much, I’m ready to go,” said Harvey.
“Obviously, I’m not happy about giving up runs,” he said. “But my body felt great, my arm felt great. I felt like I was throwing a lot of good off-speed pitches for strikes and I’m really happy about my curveball.”
The 23-year old has a goal of not only dominating and giving his best effort every time he takes the mound, but he wants to be efficient with his pitches because he wants to cross the 200 innings pitched threshold.
“I strive for perfection every time,” Harvey told reporters.
I myself, strive to make sure never to miss any of his starts. You should too.
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Doesn’t matter, According to Cerrone he won’t win CY so…
well the probability of him (or any stud prospect) doing so is very low, but it was a stupid comment nonetheless.
I mean Matt Cain has never won a CY Young (and might never do so) and he’s been one of the best pitchers in the game the past several years…
Cole Hamels either and he is pretty good.
it was basically classic MC. a valid, rational point, horribly worded so easily misinterpreted.
it is true that a lot of extremely good pitchers never win a Cy Young. and Harvey could easily have a career that would make him one of the all time great met pitchers and not win one, because it is really hard to do.
so the point being that he could be a cy young level talent and still not win a cy young. Heck, Koosman never won a Cy.
“From what I can gather…”
Harvey has looked like a future ace and if Wheeler is can be just as good or even better, then we have a serious rotation in the making. Hopefully Niese can take the next step as well.
2014 is looking very bright if those three are anchoring our rotation…
I would agree. With Harvey, Wheeler, and Niese, the Mets have the making of an excellent starting staff. They key is if they will be able to stay healthy or not. That is what usually derails pitchers with that much talent once they get to this stage.
Every time I read a Harvey comment I am always impressed. The kid talks how I would expect a seasoned veteran to talk.
the mindset and approach is the most impressive thing about Harvey. Plenty of guys have “stuff” and never manage to accomplish much (or what you think they should) with it.
He also developed tremendously since he got out of school and turned pro. Whether from the coaching or his work ethic, it was noticeable. Again, plenty of guys figure they are “the man” and don’t want to put the work in (party time instead).
Harvey takes no prisoners and asks no quarter. He has the attitude of a big time pitcher. I like pitchers who are never satisfied.
John Maine was never satisfied with his own performance either!!
I love this guy.
Off Topic: Just finished watching the WBC Championship game. Gotta give props to D.R. they ran the table going undefeated to win it all. The pitching was just too too good. Props to my land of birth P.R. who can hold their heads high going further than many could of realistically expected. They upset Venezuela, USA and Japan. Nice gesture at the end by the players coming out and congratulating D.R. on the field.