Bryan Harvey
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Bryan Stanley Harvey
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 212 lb.
- School University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Debut May 16, 1987
- Final Game April 28, 1995
- Born June 2, 1963 in Soddy-Daisy, TN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Bryan Harvey was signed as a free agent for the California Angels by scout Alex Cosmidis on August 20, 1984.
After a stellar season in 1991 when he won the American League's Rolaids Relief Award, Harvey was slowed down by a hurt elbow in 1992. Thinking that his career was over and wanting to be off the hook for the expensive 4-year contract he had signed prior to his injury, the California Angels left Harvey unprotected in the 1992 expansion draft. He was picked up by the Florida Marlins and was outstanding for his new team during their 1993 maiden season. He saved the first game in team history, and overall notched 45 saves - a record for an expansion franchise - with a 1.70 ERA, earning a return trip to the All-Star Game. However, the elbow problems came back in 1994, and Harvey pitched only 13 more games before ending his career in 1995.
Harvey threw a fastball and forkball.
After spending time as a scout, Harvey joined the Asheville Tourists as pitching coach in 2007.
His son, Kris Harvey, was selected by the Marlins in the second round of the 2005 amateur draft.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time All-Star (1991 & 1993)
- AL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1991)
- AL Rolaids Relief Award Winner (1991)
- AL Saves Leader (1991)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 2 (1991 & 1993)
- 40 Saves Seasons: 2 (1991 & 1993)
