Mets' Matt Harvey Wins NL Comeback Player Of The Year Award
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has been named the National League Comeback Player of the Year.
Harvey missed all of 2014 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The 26-year-old made 29 starts and threw 189 1/3 innings in the regular season. He was the co-ace of New York's staff along with Jacob deGrom, going 13-8 with a 2.71 ERA. He struck out 188 and walked 37.
.@Rangers 1B/DH @RealPFielder28 named 2015 AL Comeback Player of the Year, @Mets RHP @MattHarvey33 takes NL honors. pic.twitter.com/VlciqssQLV
— MLB (@MLB) November 5, 2015
There was some question as to how much Harvey would pitch in the postseason -- or if he would pitch at all -- but the fiery competitor silenced all critics and was excellent in the playoffs. In four starts he went 2-0 with a 3.04 ERA. The former All-Star struck out 27 and walked eight in 26 2/3 innings pitched.
In Game 5 of the World Series against the Royals, with the Mets facing elimination, Harvey pitched eight scoreless innings. He came out for the ninth and issued a walk and a double before being relieved by closer Jeurys Familia. His brilliant effort was wasted when Kansas City tied the game in the inning and later won it in 12.
Congratulations to @MattHarvey33 on being named 2015 NL Comeback Player of the Year. More: https://t.co/pZYh6wjfDf pic.twitter.com/AEM4SEOfae
— New York Mets (@Mets) November 5, 2015
Rangers designated hitter Prince Fielder won the award in the American League. The six-time All-Star hit .305 with 23 home runs and 98 RBIs. Last season with Texas -- his first with the organization -- he hit just .247 in 42 games.