Chris Harvey

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES

2014
R+:  292/395/415, 65 AB, 2 2B, 2 HR, 10 BB, 17 K

The Pirates sent Harvey to Bristol, where he hit surprisingly well in limited at-bats.  He had problems defensively, committing 11 passed balls in 18 games, including four in one game.  He threw out 15% of base stealers.

2015
A-:  143/143/224, 49 AB, 2 2B, 1 3B, 22 K

Harvey got limited playing time at Morgantown, strictly at first and DH, along with one appearance on the mound.  He probably spent the bulk of his time catching in the bullpen or in extended spring training.  His hitting, in his limited chances, was dismal, with no walks and close to a 50% strikeout rate.

2016
A-:  301/345/391, 133 AB, 9 2B, 1 HR, 8 BB, 36 K

Harvey spent the season with Morgantown, where he got a lot more playing time than the previous year.  He was effectively the backup catcher, as the Pirates didn’t seem inclined to play Kevin Krause behind the plate much.  Harvey also saw a little time at first.  His hitting improved.  A lot of it was a product of an astronomical .398 BABIP, but he hit for a little power as well.  He continued to strike out a lot.  He had a huge platoon split, with a .988 OPS against LHPs and .609 against RHPs.  He threw out only 14% of base stealers.

Harvey figures to continue serving as a lower level organizational catcher.