Trevor Harvey

Trevor Harvey

• Throws Left
• Height 6' 5"
• School Michigan State University

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Biographical Information

Trevor Harvey played one year in the Independent leagues before joining the Air Force. Harvey played baseball for Michigan State from 1990 to 1995. "I got my education paid for and I got an opportunity to travel and play baseball against different schools like Arizona, Texas and Florida," he said. "It was awesome."

His senior year in college proved to be a successful one. He received invitations to try out for the Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles.

A small independent Canadian team called the Brandon Grey Owls ultimately made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

"I was offered a stipend of $700 a month and a place to live. At age 22, that was a big deal," he said.

He played a few games for the Owls (0-2, 4.09, 6 R in 11 IP), but it wasn't long before a scout from the Colorado Rockies took notice of the left-handed pitcher. They made him an offer, and he was on his way to play for the Rockies.

Shortly after signing his pro contract, Harvey popped his shoulder out of its socket. Recovery was expected to take 18 months. His professional baseball endeavor was put on hold, and as a result of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, his motivations changed. In 2003, he enlisted in the Michigan Air National Guard. Three years later, he relocated to Tucson with his family and joined the 162nd Fighter Wing. He considered a chaplaincy with the Army Guard until he was scouted by the chaplain’s office there.

External Sites

• Defense.gov article on his career Article incorporates text in the public domain from the above link.