Last night, Matt Harvey went on National TV and showed the whole nation what us Mets fans have seen from him starting last August.
After the game he admitted that he did not have his best stuff and still made the Phillies lineup look totally lost.
In his first two starts of the season he is 2-0, allowing one run, four hits and striking out 19 in 14 innings pitched.
That my friends is some seriously awesome stats to have to start a season.
So, with that in mind, here are some thoughts from the guys who get paid the big bucks or have the experience on a major league mound about the Mets newest ace pitcher.
Scout on Harvey’s fastball: “Dare I say he has a Dwight Gooden-ish hop up on top? Guys are swinging and missing by 3 to 5 inches.” #Mets
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) April 9, 2013
Matt Harvey WILL be in the verlander, Strasburg, kershaw, Felix discussion inside of 12 months
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) April 9, 2013
Matt Harvey’s stuff is tremendous: high 90’s, slider, curveball and a really good change-up. Great makeup. And, the son of a coach.
— Tim Kurkjian (@Kurkjian_ESPN) April 9, 2013
If given a choice between Matt Harvey, David Price, Jered Weaver and R.A. Dickey, would probably favor Met. Kid has electric, magical stuff.
— Brad Evans (@YahooNoise) April 9, 2013
#mets Matt Harvey has the makings of a frontline starter. Great mound presence,confident and great stuff 2 go along with. Lots 2 like!
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) April 9, 2013
I am sitting here watching @mattharvey33 … this kid is better than advertised…looking forward to watching him every5th day
— Dwight Gooden (@DocGooden16) April 9, 2013
