Matt Harvey

Date of Birth: March 27, 1989

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Matthew Edward Harvey, commonly known as Matt Harvey, is an American professional baseball pitcher who became one of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most recognizable players during his career. Born on March 27, 1989, in New London, Connecticut, Harvey was a standout athlete from a young age. He attended Fitch Senior High School in Groton, Connecticut, where he excelled in baseball, leading him to be selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third round of the 2007 MLB Draft. However, he opted to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college baseball for the Tar Heels. Harvey’s professional career began when he was selected seventh overall by the New York Mets in the 2010 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Mets in 2012, quickly earning a reputation for his powerful fastball and dominant pitching style. By 2013, Harvey was being compared to some of the greatest pitchers in baseball history and earned the nickname “The Dark Knight of Gotham” for his heroic performances on the mound. Despite suffering several injuries that required surgeries and lengthy rehabilitation periods, Harvey continued to make comebacks with various teams, including the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles.

5 Interesting Facts about Matt Harvey

1. Matt Harvey was named an MLB All-Star in 2013 and was the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game that year.

2. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2013, which caused him to miss the entire 2014 season.

3. Harvey made a remarkable comeback in 2015, helping the Mets reach the World Series, although they eventually lost to the Kansas City Royals.

4. Harvey’s fastball was once clocked at 100 mph, making him one of the hardest-throwing pitchers in the league.

5. Off the field, Harvey has been known for his high-profile lifestyle, including dating several celebrities and making appearances at fashion events.