Baltimore Orioles top ten prospects for 2020

By David Hill | Oct 7, 2019

Sarasota, FL - JUL 17: 2018 Baltimore Orioles first round pick Grayson Rodriguez (36) delivers a pitch to the plate during the Gulf Coast League (GCL) game between the GCL Twins and the GCL Orioles on July 17, 2018, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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10. Hunter Harvey

Majors: 6.1 innings, 1.42 ERA, 1.105 WHiP, 11 strikeouts, five walks

Minors (AA/AAA): 75.2 innings, 5.00 ERA, 1.348 WHiP, 83 strikeouts, 26 walks

For years, the Baltimore Orioles waited for Hunter Harvey to be healthy. A move to the bullpen may end up being his ticket to realizing his potential.

A first round pick in 2013, and a former consensus top 100 prospect in 2015, Harvey has dealt with a myriad of injuries, including Tommy Joh surgery. His career never seemed to be able to get on track, leaving Harvey as another potential disappointment in the Orioles system.

Harvey struggled in AA this season, but showed far more potential when converted to a relief role in AAA. He struck out 22 batters against five walks in 16.1 innings for Norfolk, allowing just 13 hits. Although he gave up eight runs, that showing was promising enough to lead to his major league debut.

Despite all the injuries, Harvey’s stuff is still there. Armed with a fastball that can reach 97 MPH in his relief roles, and a plus curve with excellent depth, he has the pitches needed to be an intriguing bullpen arm. The Orioles relief corp is a disaster, giving Harvey a prime opportunity to be a key member of the bullpen for the 2020 campaign, perhaps even as their closer.

Hunter Harvey may no longer be a future top of the rotation starter, but he can still have a role in the Baltimore Orioles future.

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