MLB
Hunter Harvey
Hunter Harvey
Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 29-348d (Dec 09, 1994)
Exp: 5.047 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#22 overall), 2013
Agent(s): Beverly Hills Sports Council
2025 Payroll Salary
$2,975,000
2025 Cash
$2,975,000
Career Earnings
$6,724,527
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $2,975,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $2,975,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,975,000. In 2025, Harvey will earn a base salary of $2,975,000, while carrying a total salary of $2,975,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,975,000
Average Salary:
$2,975,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate
|
$2,975,000 | $2,975,000 | 1.23% | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 | 5.047 |
Estimate
|
$2,975,000 | - | - | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 |
| 2026 |
|
31 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
30 |
Estimate |
$2,975,000 | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 | $2,975,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $2,325,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $2,325,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,325,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,325,000
Average Salary:
$2,325,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Arbitration
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $870,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including $870,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $870,000
Average Salary:
$870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2022-2022 Pre-Arb
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arb
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $574,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $574,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $574,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $574,000
Average Salary:
$574,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $565,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $565,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $565,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $565,000
Average Salary:
$565,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Signing Bonus
Hunter Harvey signed a 1 year , $1,947,600 contract with the Baltimore Orioles, including $1,947,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,947,600.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,947,600
Average Salary:
$1,947,600
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.047 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$6,724,527
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$1,947,600 |
$1,947,600 |
|
| 2018 | 23 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$5,860 |
$1,953,460 |
|
| 2019 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$131,296 |
$2,084,756 |
|
| 2020 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$209,259 |
$2,294,015 |
|
| 2021 | 26 |
|
Injured
|
$574,000 |
$2,868,015 |
|
| 2022 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$661,512 |
$3,529,527 |
|
| 2023 | 28 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$870,000 |
$4,399,527 |
|
| 2024 | 29 |
|
Retained
Injured / Arb Avoided
|
$1,362,500 $962,500 |
$5,762,027 $6,724,527 |
|
| Total |
$6,724,527 |
$5,762,027 $6,724,527 |
||||
| 2025 | 30 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$2,975,000 |
||
| Total |
$9,699,527 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$920,415 | $1,947,600 | - | $2,868,015 |
| 3 |
|
$2,894,012 | - | - | $2,894,012 |
| 1 |
|
$962,500 | - | - | $962,500 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
18 |
$1,947,600 |
$1,947,600 |
$1,947,600 |
||
| 2018 |
|
23 |
$5,860
|
$5,860 |
$1,953,460 |
||
| 2019 |
|
24 |
$131,296
|
$131,296 |
$2,084,756 |
||
| 2020 |
|
25 |
$209,259
|
$209,259 |
$2,294,015 |
||
| 2021 |
|
26 |
$574,000
|
$574,000 |
$2,868,015 |
||
| 2022 |
|
27 |
$661,512
|
$661,512 |
$3,529,527 |
||
| 2023 |
|
28 |
$870,000
|
$870,000 |
$4,399,527 |
||
| 2024 |
|
29 |
$1,362,500 $962,500
|
$1,362,500 $962,500 |
$5,762,027 $6,724,527 |
||
| Total |
$4,776,927 |
$1,947,600 |
$6,724,527 |
$5,762,027 $6,724,527 |
|||
| 2025 |
|
30 |
$2,975,000
|
$2,975,000 |
|||
| Total |
$7,751,927 |
$1,947,600 |
$9,699,527 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
|
$920,415 | $1,947,600 | - | $2,868,015 |
| 3 |
|
$2,894,012 | - | - | $2,894,012 |
| 1 |
|
$962,500 | - | - | $962,500 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
KC |
Aug 07, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 | Back |
| 2023 |
WSH |
Jul 17, 2023 - Aug 15, 2023 | Elbow |
| 2022 |
WSH |
Apr 21, 2022 - Jul 10, 2022 | Wrist |
| 2021 |
BAL |
Jul 01, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021 | Back |
| 2021 |
BAL |
Apr 01, 2021 - Jun 04, 2021 | Oblique |
| 2020 |
BAL |
Jul 23, 2020 - Aug 30, 2020 | Arm |
-
Jul 14, 2024
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Washington (WSH) for Cayden Wallace and 2024 2nd round pick [Competitive Balance Round A Pick] (#39 Competitive Balance Round A Pick)
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $2.325 million contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
-
Jan 13, 2023
Signed a 1 year $870,000 contract with Washington (WSH), avoiding arbitration
-
Jul 23, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
-
Jul 17, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
-
Apr 10, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Washington (WSH)
-
Apr 05, 2022
Optioned to the Minors by Washington (WSH)
-
Mar 22, 2022
Claimed off waivers by Washington (WSH)
-
Mar 14, 2022
Designated for Assignment by San Francisco (SF)
-
Nov 05, 2021
Claimed off waivers by San Francisco (SF)
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $565,000 contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Jun 20, 2013
Signed a contract with Baltimore (BAL)
-
Jun 06, 2013
Drafted by Baltimore (BAL): Round 1 (#22 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 49 | 0 | 51 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 50.7 | 4.44 | 1.32 | 0.12 |
| 2023 | WSH | 56 | 0 | 44 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 67 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 60.7 | 2.82 | 0.94 | 1.92 |
| 2022 | WSH | 38 | 0 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 39.3 | 2.52 | 1.14 | 1.02 |
| 2021 | BAL | 9 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 4.15 | 1.27 | 0.15 |
| 2020 | BAL | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8.7 | 4.15 | 1.15 | 0.04 |
| 2019 | BAL | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.42 | 1.11 | 0.31 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $19,805,212
- Avg. Salary: $4,951,303
- MLB Rank: 216
- RP Rank: 27
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $2,975,000
- MLB Rank: 280
- RP Rank: 44
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Hunter Harvey to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Green | 2 | $8,500,000 | $4,250,000 | 31 |
| Yimi Garcia | 2 | $11,000,000 | $5,500,000 | 31 |
| Scott Oberg | 3 | $13,000,000 | $4,333,333 | 29 |
| Matt Strahm | 1 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 2 | $10,000,000 | $5,395,833 | 30.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Harvey's current age (29), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $22,105,264 | $5,526,316 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Harvey statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chad Green
2021-2022
|
40.50 | 0.09 | 3.06 | 1.04 | 10.12 | 2.42 | 3.22 | 2.06 |
|
Yimi Garcia
2020-2021
|
38.00 | 0.21 | 2.41 | 1.05 | 10.38 | 2.90 | 2.76 | 1.28 |
|
Scott Oberg
2018-2019
|
53.00 | 0.05 | 2.36 | 1.04 | 9.03 | 2.77 | 3.20 | 2.84 |
|
Matt Strahm
2023-2024
|
61.00 | 0.04 | 2.58 | 0.88 | 11.22 | 1.87 | 2.76 | 2.60 |
| Average | 48.13 | 0.10 | 2.60 | 1.00 | 10.19 | 2.49 | 2.99 | 2.20 |
|
Hunter Harvey
2023-2024
|
52.50 | 0.10 | 3.63 | 1.13 | 9.86 | 2.38 | 3.40 | 1.20 |
| Pct Change | 9.08 | 0.00 | -39.62 | -13.00 | -3.24 | 4.42 | -13.71 | -45.45 |
| Median Prime % Change | -8.12% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -12.69% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Hunter Harvey
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $19,805,212 | $4,951,303 |
