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Kevin Hart

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  • Height: 6-4
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Born: Dec 29, 1982

  • Debut: September 4, 2007

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October 3, 2009

Kevin Hart will not start the Pirates' final game on Sunday as originally scheduled, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

He is dealing with pain in his rib cage. Since coming over from the Cubs in a deadline deal, Hart has gone 1-8 with a 6.92 ERA in ten starts. He faces long odds in making the Pirates' 2010 rotation.

September 23, 2009

Kevin Hart got battered by the Reds on Wednesday night, surrendering eight runs in just 4.2 innings, as the Pirates lost 12-2 at home.

Our View:

Kevin Hart has been dreadful since coming to the Pirates in a trade for Tom Gorzelanny, while Gorzelanny has shined for the Cubs. It's no mystery why the Pirates continue to be Major League Baseball's losingest franchise.

September 16, 2009

Kevin Hart delivered a quality start against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing just two runs in six innings, but still took the loss, as the Pirates fell 3-1 in Los Angeles.

Our View:

It was Hart's first quality outing in eight tries since being acquired by Pittsburgh. He is not a good spot-starting option down the stretch.

September 9, 2009

Kevin Hart was wild against his former team on Wednesday, and it cost him. He gave the Cubs six free passes, and combined with the six hits he allowed, four runs crossed the plate in five innings. Hart took the loss, as the Pirates fell 8-5.

Our View:

Hart excelled with the Cubs earlier this season, going 3-1 with a 2.60 ERA, but trouble has followed him since he landed in Pittsburgh. He's now 1-5 and has allowed 31 runs in 39 innings as a Pirate.

September 4, 2009

Kevin Hart got hammered by the Cardinals on Friday as he dropped his fifth game of the year in the Pirates' 14-7 loss. Hart went 5.2 innings and allowed seven runs (five earned) on nine hits while walking three and striking out three.

Our View:

Hart has not been good for the Pirates since coming over from the Cubs, and he was just pounded by the Cards tonight. He has good stuff, but right now he hasn't shown anything that would make him fantasy worthy this season.

August 29, 2009

Kevin Hart fell to 5-5 on Saturday after allowing five runs in six innings of a 7-3 Pirates loss to the Brewers.

Our View:

Hart has exactly zero quality starts in five games as a member of the Pirates, and is not a quality fantasy player at this point.

August 23, 2009

Kevin Hart gave up three earned runs on six hits over five innings in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Reds at PNC Park. He had three walks and four strikeouts.

Our View:

Hart allowed three or more earned runs in each of his last five starts, and only earned one win over the span. He remains just an option for NL-only leagues.

August 17, 2009

Kevin Hart gave up four earned runs on nine hits over six innings in Monday's 9-5 win over the Brewers at PNC Park. He had two walks and four strikeouts, and allowed two homers.

Our View:

Hart did not have a solid outing, but the Pirates provided enough offensive firepower for him to collect his first win with the team and his fourth of 2009. He is just an option for NL-only leagues.

August 12, 2009

Kevin Hart was handed his first loss as a Buc on Wednesday night, allowing five Rockie runs in 5.1 innings as the Pirates lost 8-0 in Denver.

Our View:

Hart's ERA is still a respectable 3.69, but his 1.54 WHIP suggests more trouble down the line.

August 6, 2009

Kevin Hart had a mixed debut for the Pirates on Thursday, allowing nine hits and three runs, but also striking out five and only walking one. He took a no-decision, however, as the Bucs lost 11-6 to Arizona in 12 innings.

Our View:

His ERA remains below three, but his WHIP is an ugly 1.51. Consider him a spot-starter for the time being.

August 1, 2009

Kevin Hart will join the Pirates rotation, and he will likely make his team debut next Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes. He could knock Virgil Vasquez out of a starting spot.

Our View:

Hart has split time between starting and a relief role this season, but we figured that the Bucs wanted him to be in the rotation. He can be effective if he minimizes his walks. At best, Hart is worth a flyer in NL-only formats.

July 30, 2009

Kevin Hart, Jose Ascanio and infielder Josh Harrison were traded from Chicago to Pittsburgh in exchange for Tom Gorzelanny and John Grabow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Our View:

Kevin Hart left the Cubs with a three-game winning streak and a solid 2.60 ERA. He will have a weaker supporting cast in Pittsburgh, but is still worth employing in fantasy lineups for his next outing.

July 30, 2009

Kevin Hart gave up three earned runs on six hits over six innings in Thursday's 12-3 win over Houston at Wrigley Field. He had two walks and four strikeouts, and allowed two homers.

Our View:

The Cubs provided plenty of run support today, and Hart improves his record to 3-1. He earned a win in three straight starts, and is worth penciling into fantasy lineups for his next trip to the hill - which will now be with Pittsburgh following a trade.

July 25, 2009

Kevin Hart picked up his second win of the season for the Cubs on Sunday as Chicago defeated the Reds by a score of 5-3. Hart went six innings and allowed one run on five hits while walking one and striking out four.

Our View:

Hart was very good today, and he gave the Cubs exactly what they needed in this spot start. With Ted Lilly heading to the DL, Hart could see more time in the rotation depending on the status of starter Ryan Dempster. He is only a fantasy option if he remains in the rotation, and even then he is a risky play.

July 24, 2009

Kevin Hart will make another spot start for the Cubs this Saturday, this time for the ailing Ted Lilly, according to ESPNChicago.

Our View:

Hart picked up his first win of the season against the Nationals last Sunday. Seeing as he has a 1-to-3 strikeouts to walks ratio, and will be facing a team that isn't the Nationals on Saturday, he is not a good spot-starting option.

July 19, 2009

Kevin Hart won his first career game as a starter on Sunday, allowing only two runs in five innings, as the Cubs beat the punchless Nationals 11-3 in Washington D.C.

Our View:

Hart probably won't be around for long, and isn't worth adding in NL-only formats.

July 19, 2009

As expected, Kevin Hart has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start for the Cubs in Washington D.C. today.

Our View:

This could be a one shot deal for Hart, so he isn't worth an add at this moment in time.

July 18, 2009

Kevin Hart is being recalled from Triple-A Iowa, and will start Sunday when the Cubs wrap up a four game set with the Nationals, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Hart was o.k. during his one and only start this season, allowing one earned in five innings against the Braves earlier this month. He struck out three, but did walk five. He is not a terrible sport-starting option in NL-only or deeper mixed leagues, especially because of who the Cubs are playing.

July 9, 2009

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Cubs have optioned Wednesday's starter Kevin Hart back to Triple-A Iowa. Hart allowed only one earned run in his first career major league start on Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled relief pitcher Jeff Stevens.

Our View:

Hart wasn't bad in his start on Wednesday, but the Cubs need another bullpen arm for their weekend series against the Cardinals. Don't expect to see Hart start too many more games for the Cubs this season, but he could get the nod the next time the team needs a fifth starter. He holds no fantasy value.

July 8, 2009

Kevin Hart was solid in his first major league start on Wednesday, allowing just one earned in five innings as he took the place of Ryan Dempster. The Cubs bats were silent, however, as the Braves won 4-1.

Our View:

Hart did manage to walk five batters, though. The usual reliever isn't a great option to spot start his next time out, and shouldn't be considered for an add in any format.

July 7, 2009

The Chicago Cubs have recalled pitcher Kevin Hart just one day after sending him down, according to MLBlogs.com. Hart will replace the injured Ryan Dempster on the active roster and start Wednesday's game.

Our View:

Hart is allowed to come back so quickly because there was an injury, and he will assume Zambrano's start tomorrow since Big Z is being moved up to tonight. Hart could be worth a flier in deeper NL-only leagues, but only if you are desperate for pitching.

July 6, 2009

The Cubs sent Kevin Hart down to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Hart had surrendered just one run over 5.2 innings spanning four appearances since being called up in June but also displayed shaky control with five walks. He'll get more seasoning in the minors and should be one of the first considerations next time the Cubs need to an an arm in their bullpen.

June 21, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have recalled reliever Kevin Hart from Triple-A Iowa.

Our View:

The Cubs needed an extra arm to shore up their bullpen with Angel Guzman landing on the 15-day DL. Hart has no fantasy value.

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