Updated October 29, 2020

What happened to Matt Harvey?

I answer that question in essay form in this piece...

• What Happened to Matt Harvey

...but here's my explanation in tweet form.

See how Matt Harvey is Pointing the Ball at Second Base?

That's bad.https://t.co/FsIZXM3FK3

And, if you don't believe me, would you believe Tom Verducci?https://t.co/C1MUXmHTjQ pic.twitter.com/YcZzwp9O5d

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) July 20, 2019

Matt Harvey's problems were obvious from the beginning.

Matt Harvey is back to his old self, and that should be a real cause for concern for Mets fans. Same problems exist. pic.twitter.com/ss111iTdOM

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) August 7, 2014

What Happened to Matt Harvey: The Tweets

Below is every relevant tweet pertaining to Matt Harvey's pitching mechanics and his injury problems.

Nothing's changed for Matt Harvey pitching mechanics-wise so, sadly, I don't see anything changing for him injury-wise.

Just a matter of time before he breaks again.

Again.https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB pic.twitter.com/j63Lj9w7Iw

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) March 16, 2019

Depressing parallels between two very recent pics and this 2012/2013 pic of Matt Harvey.

He has indeed returned to the pitching mechanics of his prime, and it will cost him his career as starting pitcher.

At least.https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB pic.twitter.com/V7mDTYVWDq

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) February 21, 2018

When Matt Harvey breaks again, again it will be because he didn't fix his pitching mechanics. Again. Again. Again... https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB pic.twitter.com/067HPiUfKA

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) July 18, 2017

Good views of the Tommy John surgery Twist that continues to put Matt Harvey's elbow — and now shoulder — at risk. https://t.co/Cycd7zlGe5 pic.twitter.com/gQiIaKM0ix

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) May 19, 2017

When Matt Harvey breaks — again — it will be blamed on his hamstring injury. But will actually be due to this. https://t.co/6gerSg7uZj pic.twitter.com/OUKgyX5ytt

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) April 12, 2017

Matt Harvey continues to employ the Tommy John Twist. Hopefully it just gets his elbow again and not his shoulder. https://t.co/EPhIIrJyuA pic.twitter.com/7CMk9H1SSi

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) April 12, 2017

When Matt Harvey breaks, again, it will be because he didn't change anything, again. https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB PTB@2B https://t.co/dR5MoZ0lpT pic.twitter.com/lspXcEsd9W

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) February 15, 2017

Problem with hyperabduction in pitchers is u can end up squeezing stuff against the acromion or clavicle. Can > TOS. pic.twitter.com/yhyg3yg42E

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) March 28, 2016

These recent Matt Harvey hyperabduction pics were what made me wonder about TOS. https://t.co/5I79SHboos pic.twitter.com/UrxmnMpPi7

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) April 4, 2016

IMO Matt Harvey TOS is caused in part by Hyperabduction https://t.co/5I79SGTNwU at foot plant. MUST be fixed. pic.twitter.com/VmzR6zD6yt

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) July 29, 2016

When Matt Harvey breaks again, this is why. Didn't change anything after my 1st prediction. https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB pic.twitter.com/BhJSJD1mcG

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) April 7, 2016

. @SABRCoach Just a matter of time b4 Matt Harvey breaks down again. Nothing has changed so why will anything change? pic.twitter.com/K5Qj0vYNeH

— Chris O'Leary (@thepainguy) April 18, 2015

Every time I stumble across this pic, my stomach does a flip. Matt Harvey has not fixed his underlying issues. Worse? pic.twitter.com/5dmlXZfo1k

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) May 13, 2014

Matt Harvey is back to his old self, and that should be a real cause for concern for Mets fans. Same problems exist. pic.twitter.com/ss111iTdOM

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) August 7, 2014

With respect to my recent Matt Harvey tweats, while this is very commonly taught, it's hard on the elbow & shoulder. pic.twitter.com/ORuRCSrEM9

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) August 13, 2014

. @DMaus14 Best case Harvey's elbow lasts a few years then goes again. Worst case the shoulder goes. More here... https://t.co/rz69vIBaDl

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) December 5, 2014

Matt Harvey in perfect equal & opposite position. Problem is foot is almost down so he's gonna b late. #TimingMatters pic.twitter.com/6TbMzuc2Xb

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) March 9, 2015

. @SABRCoach Just a matter of time b4 Matt Harvey breaks down again. Nothing has changed so why will anything change? pic.twitter.com/K5Qj0vYNeH

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) April 18, 2015

Matt Harvey on 6.21.2015. He's still doing exactly same thing that got his elbow. Hopefully lasts a couple of years. pic.twitter.com/I1oZCdBBib

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) June 28, 2015

Matt Harvey is poster child for the Power T. Thus his elbow injury and more problems to come. https://t.co/hViwvBLi21 pic.twitter.com/Iqrh0oxOWa

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) July 12, 2015

The concern isn't (just) Matt Harvey's elbow it's his shoulder.

First it gets the elbow, then it gets the shoulder. https://t.co/YTyYMi5a59

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) September 5, 2015

When Matt Harvey breaks again, this is why. Didn't change anything after my 1st prediction. https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB pic.twitter.com/BhJSJD1mcG

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) April 7, 2016

Matt Harvey won't stop doing this https://t.co/hViwvC2TqB and it's going to cost him his career. pic.twitter.com/35M6kfqRqG

— Chris O'Leary | Baseball (@thepainguy) September 2, 2017