Ryan Harbin
| Ryan Harbin | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 6, 2001 Bartow, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Ryan Thomas Harbin (born August 6, 2001) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
Career
[edit]Harbin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 17th round, with the 514th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates. Harbin did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Harbin returned to action in 2021 with the rookie-level Florida Complex League Pirates, pitching to an 0-1 record and 7.53 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched.[3] He split the 2022 season between the FCL Pirates and Single-A Bradenton Marauders. In nine appearances for the two affiliates, Harbin posted a combined 2-0 record and 4.41 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 16+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
In 2023, Harbin made 35 appearances out of the bullpen for Bradenton and the High-A Greensboro Grasshoppers, accumulating a 1-4 record and 3.15 ERA with 68 strikeouts and four saves across 54+1⁄3 innings pitched.[5] He split the 2024 campaign between the FCL Pirates, Bradenton, and Greensboro. Harbin made 33 appearances for the three affiliates, compiling an 0-2 record and 4.98 ERA with 65 strikeouts and one save across 43+1⁄3 innings pitched.[6]
Harbin split the 2025 season between the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, Double-A Altoona Curve, and Greensboro, pitching to a cumulative 4-4 record and 4.69 ERA with 92 strikeouts and seven saves across 50 appearances (one start). On November 6, 2025, the Pirates added Harbin to their 40-man roster to prevent him from reaching minor league free agency.[7]
On February 23, 2026, Harbin was ruled out for at least six weeks after suffering a teres major injury.[8] He was designated for assignment by the Pirates on April 29, following the promotion of Chris Devenski.[9] Harbin was released by Pittsburgh on May 1.[10] However, he re-signed with the Pirates organization on a minor league contract on May 9.[11] On July 11, he was placed on the full-season injured list ruling him out for the rest of the season.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Pirates sign two more players from 2019 Draft". mlb.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Ryan Harbin - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Ryan Harbin Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects 2023 Recap: Ryan Harbin Flashes Plus Stuff, Potential". rumbunter.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Ryan Harbin - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ Adams, Steve (November 6, 2025). "Pirates Make Several Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Pirates Notes: Jones, Harbin, Brannigan, Simón". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Pirates Designate Ryan Harbin For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Transactions". MLB.com.
- ↑ "Pirates Re-Sign Ryan Harbin To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)