Top Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey had gone through a lot while he waited for the chance to start a game — any kind of game — at the major league level, so he made sure he enjoyed the moment.
He made his first career Grapefruit League start Tuesday and looked calm and confident during two solid innings in the Orioles’ 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.
“It felt awesome,” he said. “Felt good to be back on the mound and face hitters again.”
Harvey showed off his 95 mph fastball, mixed in a few breaking pitches and, when he let his mind wander, marveled at the veteran major league batters he got to face.