Height
6'3"
Weight
233 lbs
Age
31
College
N/A
Draft
2013, Rd 1, #22
Experience
7 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 184 | 3.074733 | 10-11 | 204 | 1.0996442 | 0.0 | 11 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$6.0M
Guaranteed
$3.6M
AAV
$6.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Hunter Harvey's one-year, $6M deal with the Cubs earns a B- CVI, reflecting solid value for an elite reliever in today's inflated bullpen market. Harvey has emerged as a legitimate late-inning weapon when healthy, posting dominant strikeout rates and swing-and-miss stuff that places him among the game's premier setup men. The Cubs smartly avoided a long-term commitment given Harvey's injury history, while securing a proven arm that could be worth 1.5-2 WAR if he stays on the field for a full season. At $6M AAV, this represents fair market value for an elite reliever — not the bargain Chicago pulled off with some of their position player signings, but reasonable given the scarcity of proven late-inning arms. The short-term structure gives the Cubs flexibility while Harvey bets on himself to earn a larger payday, making this a mutually beneficial arrangement that addresses Chicago's bullpen needs without hampering their competitive window or prospect development timeline.
Performance Analysis
Hunter Harvey grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 3.11 ERA (below the league average of 4.20, a strong mark) and a 1.10 WHIP across 184.3 innings pitched with a 9.8 K/9 rate. His 10-11 record with 11 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.8 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 31, Hunter is a key contributor for the Cubs. A 182-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ TB | W 6-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ CLE | L 1-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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